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hilarious

[hi-lair-ee-uhs, -lar-, hahy-] / hɪˈlɛər i əs, -ˈlær-, haɪ- /


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Nick Hornby’s memoir is also a hilarious social history of Britain from the 1960s to the ’80s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Hastings, and others involved in that momentous afternoon, have recalled what he was like and the picture was, at times, hilarious.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Blending the big-city humor with hilarious Southern comfort might sound like an odd pairing when talking about comedy, but something about the combo of Jerry Seinfeld and Leanne Morgan just works.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

That’s a genuinely hilarious response, although I don’t imagine many British listeners were laughing.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

You know when you’ve had a really long day and you’re so punchy with tiredness that everything seems hilarious?

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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