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Definition of sidesplitting

sidesplitting

/ˈsaɪdˌsplɪt.ɪŋ/
side · split · ting
Adverb:sidesplittingly
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sidesplitting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely funny; provoking violent or uncontrollable laughter.

Example

"The comedian delivered a sidesplitting routine that had the entire audience in tears."

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• Nearby Words

sidesaddle
sideshow
sidespin
sidesplitting
sidesplittingly
sidestep
sidestream

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century, the word alludes to the physical sensation of one's sides aching or feeling as though they might burst from intense, uncontrollable laughter.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sidesplitting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sidesplitting
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