hysterics

/hɪˈstɛrɪks/
noun
  1. A state of extreme, uncontrollable emotion, especially laughter or crying.
    • She went into hysterics when she saw the spider on her pillow.
    • The children were in hysterics over the silly puppet show.
    • He had a fit of hysterics and couldn't stop sobbing.
  2. Uncontrollable laughter.
    • The joke sent the whole class into hysterics.
    • We were in hysterics watching the cat chase its tail.
    • Her funny story reduced everyone to hysterics.
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