English

Alternative forms

• ha-ha
• haha

Interjection

ha ha

1. Expression of laughter.

Synonyms

• tee hee
• ho ho

Middle French

Etymology

Onomatopoeia.

Interjection

ha ha

1. used to express surprise or shock; ha; hey; ho, etc.
   • 1488, Jean Dupré, Lancelot du Lac, page 58:

     Et dist ha ha dame ayez de moy mercy

     And she said "ha! My lady, have mercy on me!"