Hysterics
Pronunciation: /ˌhɪˈstɛrɪk/
Hysterics (adj)
- Showing strong fear or excitement that seems hard to control, often making someone act in an unreasonable way.
- Relating to an old medical idea about nervous symptoms caused by emotional stress rather than physical illness.
Hysterics (adjective)
Examples
- She became hysteric when the lights went out.
- The crowd acted hysteric after the loud noise.