Synonyms for

Ha

Verb / hɑ: / Another word for ha — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An exclamation that is used to represent laughter, amusement, or surprise.

Synonyms & similar words

ha hourangle hehe haha LOL ROFL laughing giggling chuckling snickering smiling grinning cackling guffawing snorting tittering tehe teehee hohoho heh bwahaha hilarious

Synonyms by register

Informal

yeah yep uh-huh mm-hmm

Common collocations

  • ha ha
  • ha ha ha
  • ha ha ha ha
  • ha ha ha ha ha
  • ha ha ha ha ha ha

Usage note

Ha is an interjection used to express laughter. It is typically written in repetition to indicate the intensity or duration of the laughter.

Example sentences

  1. Ha! That joke never gets old.
  2. I heard a funny joke and couldn't stop saying ha ha ha.
  3. Ha! I can't believe you did that!
  4. She let out a loud ha when she saw the surprise.
  5. Ha! You scared me!

Quotes

  • 'Ha, ha!' he said. 'Drunk or sober, you're always a fool.' - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • 'Ha!' cried Dr. Johnson. 'I take no notice of anonymous letters.' - Samuel Johnson
  • 'Ha!' said Richard. 'It is a good joke, indeed. I am glad I thought of it.' - Charles Dickens

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