"unlaughter" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From un- + laughter. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|laughter}} un- + laughter Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unlaughter (uncountable)
  1. (sociology) the act of not laughing when laughter is expected, for instance after the telling of a joke, leading to social uncomfortability. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sociology
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