laughter padding

noun

The habit of chuckling during conversation to lighten one's tone, seen as potentially harmful to one's reputation in a business environment.

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Meanings

nounlaughter padding (uncountable)
  1. neologismrareuncountableThe habit of chuckling during conversation to lighten one's tone, seen as potentially harmful to one's reputation in a business environment.
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APA

laughter padding. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laughter%20padding

MLA

“laughter padding.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laughter%20padding. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “laughter padding,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laughter%20padding.

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