(adv) so as to arouse or deserve laughter, Syn. ridiculously, ludicrously, preposterously, Example:her income was laughably small, but she managed to live well
(adj) incongruous;inviting ridicule, Syn. laughable, ludicrous, preposterous, cockeyed, derisory, ridiculous, idiotic, nonsensical, Example:the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework; that's a cockeyed idea; ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer; a contribution so small as to be laughable; it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion; a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history; her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
[问鼎轻重 / 問鼎輕重, wèn dǐng qīng zhòngㄨㄣˋ ㄉㄧㄥˇ ㄑㄧㄥ ㄓㄨㄥˋ] lit. to inquire whether the tripods are light or heavy (成语 saw); a laughable attempt to seize power#1031472