as in laughs
someone or something that is very funny
the movie is a real knee-slapper if you are a fan of lowbrow humor
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Davidson cowrote each episode, providing plenty of laughs and adding an extra bounce to the show’s hopeful ending.
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Nervous laughs and unexpected insights emerge as young people use stories to make sense of themselves and the world around them.
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.
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Wiseman said to hoots from the crowd of media gathered at the site.
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The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row.
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Alicent fights back and is ultimately rescued by Grand Maester Orwyle, who hears her screams.
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The riots lasted for days, and hundreds of people were killed, with Black residents being a primary target.
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South Africa’s history of violent anti-immigration riots stretches back to 2009, peaking again in 2015, 2019, and 2021, with the socioeconomic backdrop as the key driver.
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The pro‑government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints, prompting the investigation.
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Slides, jokes and the occasional embarrassing photo are fair game.
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“Knee-slappers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knee-slappers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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