Meanings
alternative laughter-lines
- pluralplural onlyusuallyWrinkles at the outer corners of the eye.
She wanted to hear his man's voice and see the laughter-lines come and go round his eyes.
1919, Cosmo Hamilton, Who Cares?Synonyms: crow's feet
- pluralplural onlyuncommonSynonym of laugh lines.
A fat, orbicular and jolly soul / With laughter-lines upon each rosy jowl
1903, Ambrose Bierce, “The Saint and the Monk”, in Shapes of Clay1 more example
[…] laughter lines from the nostrils to the outer corners of the mouth and blend well. Setting your make-up […]
1989, Southern Africa Today, volume 6, page 25Synonyms: laugh lines
Synonyms & antonyms
nounWrinkles at the outer corners of the eye.
nounSynonym of laugh lines.
Origin
Especially visible when smiling or laughing.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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