Phrase

Laughing Stock

Meaning:

Something that is a “laughing stock” is laughed at, teased, or made fun of by people.

Examples:

  • Small price to pay for being the laughing stock of the building.
  • In fact, you are becoming the laughing stock around here.
  • And no one wants to be the laughing stock of the village.
  • It's little compensation for being the laughing stock of London.
  • Do you realise we're the laughing stock of the camp?
  • Yes, that became the laughing stock of the archaeological community.
  • I don't want to be the laughing stock of the mosque.
  • Do you want this family to be a laughing stock?
  • You're becoming the laughing stock of the family.
  • We are the laughing stock of the world, Mr Dalal, don't you think?