in hysterics

phrase

: laughing very hard
The audience was in hysterics throughout the movie.

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Sam and all the other players convulse in hysterics at the pretense that Vic is technically still behind at least some of the rope. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 Two twins from Texas have left internet users in hysterics for their efforts to reach some hidden candy. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in hysterics

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“In hysterics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20hysterics. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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