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laughing stock |
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a laughing stock someone who does something very stupid which makes other people laugh at them. I can't cycle around on that old thing! I'll be the laughing stock of the neighbourhood. (usually + of) |
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I am not going to be a laughing stock for Emily and her friends if I can help it. Her navy was so small that it was the laughing stock of the world; nor did she attempt to strengthen her navy. |
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laughing stock