have a laugh verb3 •To laugh.It was awkward at the time, but later we all had a laugh about it. •(UK, Ireland) To joke; kid around.Some of the kids had a laugh and put glue on the teacher's chair.Fifty quid for that piece of junk? You're having a laugh! •(UK, Ireland) To enjoy oneself; have fun.We had a great laugh yesterday at the funfair. formshad a laugh · having a laugh · has a laugh