Yocking

Part of speech: verb, noun

Definitions

1. Laughing loudly and heartily, often in a noisy or boisterous way with others
2. Currently roaring with laughter in a loud, rowdy, and carefree manner
3. Breaking into hearty, raucous laughter, usually in the company of friends or a crowd

Etymology: "Yocking" is the present participle and gerund of "yock," a verb meaning to laugh loudly or heartily, which also serves as a noun for a hearty laugh. The form simply adds the familiar "-ing" ending to the base verb, so it carries the same sense whether it is describing someone who is laughing or naming the act of laughing itself.

Synonyms: laughing, guffawing, chortling