sidesplitter
Definition
Noun: A joke or humorous story that is considered extremely funny, causing intense laughter.
Usage
The word "sidesplitter" is used to describe a piece of humor that is exceptionally amusing. It is a vivid, informal term suggesting the joke is so funny it could metaphorically "split one's sides" from laughing.
Examples
- Did you hear his new joke? It was a real sidesplitter; the whole room was in tears.
- The comedian's closing bit was an absolute sidesplitter.
- She told a sidesplitter at the party that had everyone laughing for minutes.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a hyperbolic or enthusiastic way to praise humor. It can function as a predicate noun following verbs like "be" or "become."
- That story didn't just get a chuckle; it was a genuine sidesplitter.
Variants and Related Words
- Side-splitting (adjective): Describes something that is extremely funny.
- We watched a side-splitting comedy special last night.
Synonyms
- Knee-slapper
- Howler
- Riot
- Scream
- Belly laugh
Idioms
- While "sidesplitter" itself is a noun based on the idiom "to split one's sides (laughing)," it is used as a standalone word.
- He had us splitting our sides with that story. It was a total sidesplitter.
Noun
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a joke that seems extremely funny
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