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hysterical

[hi-ster-i-kuhl] / hɪˈstɛr ɪ kəl /


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The SFA blamed a "hysterical media narrative" following the controversial decision at the Fir Park match.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

And when Pete and his cohorts arrive, they’re too broadly quirky to be either menacing or hysterical, although Olyphant’s long-suffering leader has some nice moments slowly processing how dumb Todd and Allegra are.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Often, they’re the same thing, like Byrne’s stiff blonde wig or her set of fake teeth that impede several lines of dialogue to hysterical results.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

The presentation is just a tiny bit hysterical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

He issued a single bitter guffaw and returned to the hysterical snow.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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