"thigh-slapping" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more thigh-slapping [comparative], most thigh-slapping [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} thigh-slapping (comparative more thigh-slapping, superlative most thigh-slapping)
  1. Uproariously funny, in a way that provokes boisterous mirth. Related terms: thigh-slapper
    Sense id: en-thigh-slapping-en-adj-nwl6jI77 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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