side-splitting
Britishadjective
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producing great mirth
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(of laughter) uproarious or very hearty
Example Sentences
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"We have all the brilliant classic pantomime elements: a beastly baddie, a heroic heroine, amazing dance routines and side-splitting comedy," said Ms Wood.
From BBC
Whether it’s crushing it as the co-host of superb podcast “Your Mom’s House” with hubby Tom Segura, or delivering side-splitting specials “Mother Inferior” and “Mom Genes,” this mommy doesn’t miss.
From Los Angeles Times
That side-splitting “Downfall” meme was from a serious, depressing drama about the days leading up to Hitler's suicide, don't forget, and the story is told from the perspective of a secretary, Traudl Junge, who willingly went to work for him.
From Salon
In 2019, in one of the most disdainful insults directed at Moon, an unidentified North Korean government committee spokesperson said that Moon’s comments hoping for better ties would make even the “boiled head of a cow break out into side-splitting laughter.”
From Seattle Times
From Beck to Keith Richards to, of course, Willie, the performances at this weekend’s tribute concert ranged from heartbreaking to side-splitting to just plain brilliant.
From Los Angeles Times
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