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噱 is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic radical 口 (mouth) on the left signals a mouth-related action like vocalization, and the phonetic component 豦 on the right indicates the pronunciation. The character originally denotes loud, hearty laughter. In modern usage, especially in dialects and theatrical comedy, it has taken on the extended meaning of a joke, gimmick, or amusing trick, commonly found in the compound 噱头.
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