hysteric
Origin of hysteric
Related Words for hysterics
laughter, levity, hilarity, rejoicing, flare-up, convulsion, madness, furor, temper, fury, violence, bitterness, resentment, excitement, mania, passion, irritation, frenzy, animosity, exasperationExamples from the Web for hysterics
Contemporary Examples of hysterics
“I have a horror of hysterics or sentimentality,” he explained.
And as soon as James yelled “cut,” they both burst into hysterics.
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Though she prefers the phrase “going away” to the word “jail,” which sent her into hysterics in a recent episode.
The Newsroom transforms its female characters into hysterics and fools.
Back in 2007, a bubbly Diaz showed Jay Leno her burping skills on late-night TV and then went into hysterics.
Historical Examples of hysterics
Think of Mrs M. falling into hysterics about a Captain Hope!
Vice was like hysterics—the more kindness you showed the worse grew the patient!
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
The great specialist had admitted nerves; hysterics had no standing with him.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
He actually had what in these days we call a fit of hysterics.
The Boy Life of NapoleonEugenie Foa
The landlady was already in hysterics; the Vogt girls were pale but plucky.
Camps, Quarters and Casual PlacesArchibald Forbes
hysterics
- an attack of hysteria
- informal wild uncontrollable bursts of laughter
hysteric
- a hysterical person
- hysterical
Word Origin for hysteric
Word Origin and History for hysterics
1727, from hysterical. Sometimes in 19c. jocularly folk-etymologized as high-strikes (1838).
hysteric
1650s, from Latin hystericus, from Greek hysterikos "belonging to the womb" (see hysterical). As a noun from 1751.
hysteric
(hĭ-stĕr′ĭk)- A person suffering from hysteria.
- hysterics A fit of uncontrollable laughing or crying.