gelotophile
ge·lo·to·phile
gelotophile · gelotophiles
A person who actively seeks and establishes situations in which others may laugh at themA person who actively seeks and establishes situations in which others may laugh at them.
/ˈd͡ʒɛlətəˌfaɪ̯l/
Meaning
1 senses(uncommon)A person who actively seeks and establishes situations in which others may laugh at them.
Origin
From Ancient Greek γέλως, γέλωτος (gélōs, gélōtos, “laughter”) + φίλος (phílos, “dear, belFrom Ancient Greek γέλως, γέλωτος (gélōs, gélōtos, “laughter”) + φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”).
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Forms
plural: gelotophiles| Singular | gelotophile |
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| Plural | gelotophiles |
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