overslaugh

/ɒvəˈslɔː/ or /ˈoʊvərˌslɔ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden loud or violent laugh, often in derision or contempt.

“The comedian’s joke caused an overslaugh from the audience, and he knew he had bombed.”

Synonyms

  • mocking laughter
  • derisive laughter

Antonyms

  • admiration
  • applause