English grammar questions, answered by Alan
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bmo
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Laughing like a hyena. Is this a particular kind of laugh, or just laughing loudly?
Thanks.
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Alan
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Could be either, or both...
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Thanks. And that particular kind is of negative connotation, right?
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Most definitely not complimentary!
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it's a sarcastic way of laughing.
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Thanks to Alan and Jakeson, I got it.
