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😂 Laughter exclamation 😆 A short laugh 🌳 A hidden ditch
haha

haha

9.9
A hidden ditch that stops animals from coming in and keeps the view open
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑːhɑː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ha-ha
  • The old manor's garden was protected by a hidden haha instead of a visible fence.

Examples

  • The landscape architect included a haha to separate the lawn from the grazing fields.

  • Visitors admired the open view, not realizing a haha kept the sheep from wandering in.

  • The garden was beautifully designed with a haha to keep the deer out.

  • I love how the haha blends into the landscape.

  • The old manor's garden was protected by a hidden haha instead of a visible fence.

  • Visitors admired the open view, not realizing a haha kept the sheep from wandering in.

  • The landscape architect included a haha to separate the lawn from the grazing fields.

Synonyms

ha-ha
vshaha
  • Specialized
9.9

A ditch with a low wall that keeps animals away without blocking the view

keeps animals out while preserving an uninterrupted landscape view
sunk fence
vshaha
  • UK
9.9

A ditch with one side formed by a low wall that divides land without blocking the view

keeps animals out while maintaining an open landscape view

Surface Forms

haha singular
hahás plural

Etymology

Haha the garden feature gets its name from an old French surprise 'ha!', because the hidden ditch makes people notice it suddenly, and that's why a haha is a sunken ditch or low wall that keeps animals out while leaving the view open.