hysterics

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Yet even Honor is cowed by the household’s steely Yugoslav maid, Greta, who dismisses all heartbreaks and hysterics with the motto, “play stupid games, win stupid prizes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Pupil A described pupil F as being in "slight hysterics" at this remark.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Once recovered and breathing properly, one snicker from either of us in remembrance of what had been so funny, and off we would go, falling back into hysterics.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

And in overtime, after he brought the score within one on a touchdown run, Penunuri needed just one more big play — to convert a two-point conversion to send Rio Hondo’s sideline into hysterics.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

Dad and Noah are both doubled over behind the counter in hysterics.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson