baau3 siu3爆笑
Jyutpingbaau3 siu3
Yalebaau siu
Definition
To burst into laughter; to laugh out loud uncontrollably.
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How it's used
Describes a sudden, uncontrollable outburst of laughter often triggered by something absurd or unexpected. It functions as both a verb for the act of laughing and an adjective to describe something that is extremely funny. Unlike standard laughter, it implies a high intensity that is difficult to suppress.
Examples
The joke he told was truly hilarious.
Which part did you burst out laughing at?
Related words
Common phrases
the whole audience burst into laughter
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 笑死, which is a common hyperbolic expression used to describe something funny. While 爆笑 focuses on the physical act of bursting into laughter, 笑死 is more often used as a comment to express that something is hilarious.
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