Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tears-of-laughter
phrase
/tɪrz ʌv ˈlæftər/
Definition
A state of extreme amusement that causes a person to laugh so hard that they shed tears.
Examples
- Watching the comedy show had us all in tears of laughter.
- His jokes were so funny that I ended up with tears of laughter running down my face.
- We shared stories that sent us into fits of tears of laughter.
Meaning
When someone finds something very funny, they may laugh to the point of crying. This expression signifies joy and laughter in abundance.
Synonyms
- belly laughs
- howls of laughter
- gales of laughter
