"laughably" meaning in English

See laughably in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: From laughable + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|laughable|ly}} laughable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} laughably (not comparable)
  1. In a manner that can be laughed at, humorous, in a laughable manner. Tags: not-comparable
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