, to laugh secretly, or so as not to be observed, especially
while apparently preserving a grave or serious demeanor toward
the person or persons laughed at.
To laugh out, to laugh in spite of some restraining
influence; to laugh aloud.
To laugh out of the other corner (or side) of the
mouth, to weep or cry; to feel regret, vexation, or
disappointment after hilarity or exaltation. [Slang]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |