laughing stock



laughing stock

A person who is the subject of mockery after a blunder. If I mess up this speech, I'll be the laughing stock of the school!
See also: laugh, stock

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DavinDAV-inEnglish
Alter-Yiddish
RogÉRioroo-ZHE-ryooPortuguese
Tryfon-Greek
DamonDAY-mən (English)Greek Mythology, English
RÍGhnach-Irish Mythology