laughing hyena

• Terme familier désignant la hyène tachetée, connue pour ses vocalisations caractéristiques qui ressemblent à un rire humain ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire une personne qui rit fort ou de manière incontrôlée.

A colloquial term for the spotted hyena, known for its distinctive vocalizations that resemble human laughter; also used figuratively to describe a person who laughs loudly or uncontrollably.

1. B1informal

   A common name for the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), known for its distinctive vocalizations that resemble human laughter.

   hyène rieuse

   • The laughing hyena's call echoed through the African savanna.
   • Tourists often mistake the sound of a laughing hyena for a person.
   • The spotted hyena is often called the laughing hyena due to its unique sounds.

2. Derogatory Term for a PersonB2slang

   A slang term used to describe a person who laughs loudly, obnoxiously, or in a mocking manner.

   Hyène qui rit

   • Stop being such a laughing hyena; your laugh is too loud.
   • He was called a laughing hyena because he never stopped giggling.
   • Her cackle made her sound like a laughing hyena.