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hysterics

hys·ter·ics [ hi stérriks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. laughter: a state of uncontrollable laughter ( informal )
had them in hysterics with her stories

2. state of hysteria: a state of hysteria, or an episode of hysterical behavior

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