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ha-ha (1)
ha-ha [ h haa ] or haw-haw [ háw haw ]


interjection 
Definition:
 
1. representation of laughter: in writing used to indicate the sound of somebody laughing
2. used to mock somebody: used to tease or ridicule somebody ( informal )
'Where is it?' 'Ha-ha, wouldn't you like to know?'
[ Old English. Natural exclamation]
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