笑柄 Traditional form: 笑柄 Pinyin (reading): xiàobǐng Definitions: a matter for ridicule an object of ridicule laughingstock Characters: 笑 - to smile, to laugh; to giggle; to snicker 柄 - handle, lever, knob; authority Traditional characters: 笑 - to smile, to laugh; to giggle; to snicker 柄 - handle, lever, knob; authority