Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-stitches
idiom
/ɪn ˈstɪtʃɪz/
Definition
A state of uncontrollable laughter.
Examples
- After sharing the funniest story, the whole room was in stitches.
- His stand-up comedy routine had everyone in stitches from start to finish.
Meaning
When someone is described as ‘in stitches’, it means they are laughing so hard that it’s difficult to control themselves.
Synonyms
- laughing uncontrollably
- rolling in the aisles
- unable to contain laughter
