What is another word for laughing-stock?

Pronunciation: [lˈafɪŋstˈɒk] (IPA)

The term laughing-stock refers to an individual or a group who is ridiculed or mocked in public. There are numerous other words used to describe this mocking, such as a target of scorn or derision, an object of ridicule, a butt of jokes, or a source of amusement. Some other synonyms include a laughing target, a joke, a target, or a laughing point. These words all describe a situation where someone is being made fun of, laughed at, or embarrassed. Although the words may differ in their intensity or level of mocking, they all describe the same type of situation - a person or group subjected to ridicule.

What are the hypernyms for Laughing-stock?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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