hysteric
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hys·ter·ic
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Definition of hysteric
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Al-Shaair, 6-foot-1 and 227 pounds, sprinted from the middle of the field to de-cleat running back Mike Weber for a five-yard loss, a shot that sent the 49ers sideline into hysterics. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "49ers’ undrafted rookie Azeez Al-Shaair has plenty of motivation," 23 Aug. 2019 The walk-off goal sent the 18,909 fans at Providence Park into hysterics and sent Twitter abuzz. — Jarrid Denney For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Message received! Tyler Lussi’s stoppage-time goal gives Thorns dramatic win as Portland, Orlando treat national audience to thriller," 14 July 2019 At the time, people like them were dismissed as hysterics. — Ed Symkus, BostonGlobe.com, "A very different kind of Beatles movie," 20 June 2019 Only this time, Loeb herself appeared guitar in hand to perform the beloved hit to an audience that went into immediate hysterics over the wistful ballad. — Keaton Bell, Vogue, "25 Years Later, the Cast and Crew of Reality Bites Reunites for a Special Screening," 7 May 2019 Just when the world finally recovered from royal wedding fever, the hysterics may flare up again, as Meghan Markle’s bridal gown is rumored to be headed for public display at Windsor Castle. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "Meghan Markle’s wedding dress may be displayed at Windsor Castle," 21 Aug. 2018 Barcelona fans have been left in hysterics on Twitter after Francis Coquelin tried to obstruct Lionel Messi in Barca’s 2-0 win over Valencia on Thursday night. — SI.com, "Barca Fans React as Francis Coquelin 'Strips' Lionel Messi in Copa del Rey Clash," 9 Feb. 2018 Neymar reacted in hysterics, prompting a furious response from both benches. — SI.com, "Neymar Fires Back at Critics Trying to 'Undermine’ Him Following Play Acting Accusations," 3 July 2018 Samuel Comroe Comroe had the crowd in hysterics during his audition. — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Where Have I Seen That 'America's Got Talent' Contestant Before? Us The Duo & Courtney Hadwin Among Previously Known Acts," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hysteric.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hysteric
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hysteric
usually disapproving
: a person who behaves or reacts in an extremely or foolishly emotional way : a hysterical person
See the full definition for hysteric in the English Language Learners Dictionary
hysteric
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hys·ter·ic
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Medical Definition of hysteric
: an individual subject to or affected with hysteria