Yuking

Part of speech: verb, adjective

Definitions

1. Laughing loudly and heartily at something amusing, often in a noisy or boisterous way
2. Making a loud, hearty laugh over a joke, a funny moment, or someone's silly behavior
3. Enjoying a good laugh noisily, often together with others, in a carefree and open manner

Etymology: "Yuking" is the present participle and gerund of "yuke," a verb meaning to laugh or to make fun of someone, and it is the form that shows up when the action is ongoing or when the verb is used as a noun for the activity itself. The base verb is an informal, mostly American slang term, and "yuking it up" is the usual phrasing, meaning to joke around or have a boisterous time together.

Synonyms: laughing, chortling, guffawing

Antonyms: crying, weeping