Definition of "last laugh" [last laugh]

• Ultimate success or victory, achieved after an apparent failure or loss: After all was said and done, our competitors had the last laugh: they cornered the market. (noun)

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• "“But I guess Ms. Virginia would appreciate one last laugh from you heffas!”"
• "I must say, dear Aunt Peg, the last laugh was literally ON us."