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hysterics

Hysterics (noun) means a fit of uncontrollable emotion, especially crying, laughing, or panic. Example: “The joke had the whole room in hysterics.”

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A fit of uncontrollable emotion, especially crying, laughing, or panic.
"The joke had the whole room in hysterics."

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In plain EnglishAn outburst of extreme emotion — often intense laughter or crying.

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in hysterics fall into hysterics
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What does “hysterics” mean?

The word “hysterics” means a fit of uncontrollable emotion, especially crying, laughing, or panic. In plain terms, an outburst of extreme emotion — often intense laughter or crying.

How do you use “hysterics” in a sentence?

Here is “hysterics” used in a sentence: “The joke had the whole room in hysterics.”

What part of speech is “hysterics”?

“Hysterics” is a noun.

What is the meaning of hysterics?

"hysterics" (noun) means a fit of uncontrollable emotion, especially crying, laughing, or panic.

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