outlaughとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

outlaugh (三人称単数 現在形 outlaughs, 現在分詞 outlaughing, 過去形および過去分詞形 outlaughed)

1. (transitive) To ridicule or laugh someone out of a purpose, principle, etc.; laugh down; discourage or put out of countenance by laughing.

   His apprehensions of being outlaughed will force him to continue in a restless obscurity. - Franklin

2. (transitive) To laugh louder than, surpass in laughing.
   • 1995, Myra Page, Moscow Yankee:

     At his father's quick guffaw he jumped back, trying to outlaugh him. "Mamma, did you hear what I said, Mamma?" Boardman felt his side. "My boy, that's a good one."