hysterics

Example Sentences

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"I remember mum – she was in hysterics, crying."

From BBC • May 27, 2025

As the scene ended, all the women were in hysterics, ribbing each other over how they could better play their parts next time.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Once again, they seem to be hoping our warnings are mere hysterics.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2024

I’m not going to get whipped up into hysterics because someone is lying to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Dad and Noah are both doubled over behind the counter in hysterics.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson