rire dans sa barbe

French

Etymology

Literally, “to laugh in one's beard”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁiʁ dɑ̃ sa baʁb/

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Verb

rire dans sa barbe

1. (figuratively, informal) to laugh in one's sleeve, to chuckle to oneself

   Synonym: rire sous cape

See also

• parler dans sa barbe