noun [pl.]
1 an expression of extreme fear, excitement or anger that makes sb lose control of their emotions and cry, laugh, etc:
He went into hysterics when he heard the news.
2 (informal) wild laughter:
She had the audience in hysterics. * The whole class dissolved into hysterics when they saw him.
IDIOMS
have hysterics (spoken) to be extremely upset and angry:
My mum'll have hysterics when she sees the colour of my hair.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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