Do something for a laugh/for laughs

phrase

To do something for the purpose of amusement.

He wore the silly outfit for a laugh.
Visual representation of "do something for a laugh/for laughs" - to do something for the purpose of amusement

Often appears as...

  • do it for a laugh
  • just for laughs

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To do something for the purpose of amusement.

He wore the silly outfit for a laugh.
Visual representation of "do something for a laugh/for laughs" - to do something for the purpose of amusement

Often appears as...

  • do it for a laugh
  • just for laughs

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "do something for a laugh/for laughs"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

The phrase is casual, often used with friends or in relaxed settings, not in serious or formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Use
They decided to swap clothes for laughs during the party.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Humorous Intent

It implies the action intends to be funny or to provoke laughter, not to be taken seriously.

Illustration for Humorous Intent
She answered the quiz for a laugh, not expecting to win anything.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Hurtful

The action should be harmless and not embarrass or upset others.

Illustration for Not Hurtful
They all wore crazy hats for laughs, nobody was offended.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

The phrase is casual, often used with friends or in relaxed settings, not in serious or formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Use
They decided to swap clothes for laughs during the party.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Humorous Intent

It implies the action intends to be funny or to provoke laughter, not to be taken seriously.

Illustration for Humorous Intent
She answered the quiz for a laugh, not expecting to win anything.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Hurtful

The action should be harmless and not embarrass or upset others.

Illustration for Not Hurtful
They all wore crazy hats for laughs, nobody was offended.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

The phrase is casual, often used with friends or in relaxed settings, not in serious or formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Use
They decided to swap clothes for laughs during the party.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Humorous Intent

It implies the action intends to be funny or to provoke laughter, not to be taken seriously.

Illustration for Humorous Intent
She answered the quiz for a laugh, not expecting to win anything.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Hurtful

The action should be harmless and not embarrass or upset others.

Illustration for Not Hurtful
They all wore crazy hats for laughs, nobody was offended.
Visual representation of the word "Do something for a laugh/for laughs"

Never forget "Do something for a laugh/for laughs"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top