hysterics

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Frank Drebin, Neeson kept us in hysterics with a stupid-brilliant barrage of surreal wordplay and daffy slapstick.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

"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

At this point, less than two hours into the trail, members could be spotted at times in hysterics on the floor as they chitchatted with each other.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

I mean, it has the word “butt” in it, after all, which gets him into hysterics every time.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan