'ludicrous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ludicrus,' where 'ludicrum' meant 'a stage play or a game.'

'ludicrus' transformed into the French word 'ludicrous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ludicrous' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to play or sport,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ridiculously absurd.'