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ha-ha

noun

Definition of ha-hanext
as in moat

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Recent Examples of ha-ha There’s one last ha-ha to be had: Jankie is revived and the cast participates in one last Jankie singalong! — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 Oct. 2024 Photo: Courtesy of Unique Homestays Inside, sash windows overlook the lawn, down to the ha-ha and the curving Dart beyond, which is tidal and offers a constantly changing view. — Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024 This latest project brings the scope back down to lifelike but retains the same Howitzer-blast level of ha-ha from his MCU joints and Hitler buddy comedies. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2023 The mood quickly becomes less ha-ha funny and more uh-oh funny. — Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ha-ha
  1. moat
  2. ditch
  3. trench
Noun
  • Zion’s still pondering his next move when a body floats by him in the hotel moat.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Spending alone isn’t a business model For years, the assumption in tech has been simple: that spending is a moat, and profitability will follow.
    — Edwin Olson, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of moat
Noun
  • In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Behind a privacy fence made with artificial-brick panels, a drainage ditch runs along one side of the property.
    — Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • Its light khaki shade looks so similar to Lawrence’s trench, while its waist-cinching belt offers figure definition, much like Hudson’s.
    — Averi Baudler, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, khaki trenches from Frame, Prada, and TWP are heirlooms in the making, with delightful details including exaggerated shoulders, bold belts, and bomber-like silhouettes.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of trench

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