noun
hysterics
Hysterics (noun) means a fit of uncontrollable emotion, especially crying, laughing, or panic. Example: “The joke had the whole room in hysterics.”
noun
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A fit of uncontrollable emotion, especially crying, laughing, or panic.
"The joke had the whole room in hysterics."
How to use hysterics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn outburst of extreme emotion — often intense laughter or crying.
Common pairings
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.
