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ludicrous definition
lu·di·crous (lo̵̅o̅′di krəs)
adjective
so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or merit laughter
Etymology: L ludicrus < ludus, a play, game < IE base *leid-, to play, tease > Gr loidorein, to rail at, rebuke
Related Forms:
- ludicrously lu′·di·crously adverb
- ludicrousness lu′·di·crous·ness noun
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