"it is to laugh" meaning in All languages combined

See it is to laugh on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Etymology: Calque of French c’est à rire Etymology templates: {{calque|en|fr|c'est à rire}} Calque of French c’est à rire Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} it is to laugh
  1. (humorous) It is absurd or laughable. Tags: humorous
    Sense id: en-it_is_to_laugh-en-phrase-uXg66KGt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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  "etymology_text": "Calque of French c’est à rire",
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          "ref": "1934, Woman's World, volume 50, number 7, page 6:",
          "text": "Then, “It is to laugh,” said Karen with characteristic Courtney light-heartedness.",
          "type": "quote"
        },
        {
          "ref": "1997, Duckman (season 4 episode 25: \"Hamlet 2: This Time It's Personal\")",
          "roman": "DUCKMAN: Ho ho. It is to laugh.",
          "text": "DUCKMAN: In fact, I just spent two minutes writing a play which you can help me perform for King Chicken. Any questions?\nCHARLES: Yes, when's the English translation come out?"
        }
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        ]
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        }
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