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- [sahyd split-ing]
- /saɪd ˈsplɪt ɪŋ/
- /saɪd ˈsplɪt.ɪŋ/
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- [sahyd split-ing]
- /saɪd ˈsplɪt ɪŋ/
Definitions of side-splitting word
- adjective side-splitting convulsively uproarious: sidesplitting laughter. 1
- adjective side-splitting producing uproarious laughter; extremely funny: sidesplitting farce. 1
- adjective side-splitting Something that is side-splitting is very funny and makes you laugh a lot. 0
- adjective side-splitting producing great mirth 0
- adjective side-splitting (of laughter) uproarious or very hearty 0
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Origin of side-splitting
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; side1 + splitting
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Parts of speech for Side-splitting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
side-splitting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for side-splitting
adj side-splitting
- boffo — very good; highly successful
- campiest — of, relating to, or characterized by camp: a campy send-up of romantic operetta.
- campy — Campy means the same as camp.
- comical — If you describe something as comical, you mean that it makes you want to laugh because it seems funny or silly.
- funny — funnies. comic strips. Also called funny paper. the section of a newspaper reserved for comic strips, word games, etc.
adjective side-splitting
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- entertaining — Providing amusement or enjoyment.
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- gas — GNU assembler
- gelastic — Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
adverb side-splitting
- funnily — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
- hilariously — arousing great merriment; extremely funny: a hilarious story; a hilarious old movie.
- hysterically — of, relating to, or characterized by hysteria.
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