hysterics

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noun

hys·​ter·​ics hi-ˈster-iks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: a fit of uncontrollable laughter or crying

hysterics

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plural of hysteric entry 1

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1664, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hysterics

• go into hysterics
• have hysterics
• in hysterics

Rhymes for hysterics

• generics
• atmospherics
• clerics
• derricks
• varix

Kids Definition

hysterics

singular or plural noun

hys·​ter·​ics his-ˈter-iks 

: a fit of uncontrollable laughter or crying

Medical Definition

hysterics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

hys·​ter·​ics -ˈter-iks 

: a fit of uncontrollable laughter or crying : hysteria