Hystericky

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Hysterical; inclined to hysterics. informal

    "During the present gayety of the house, however, the poor girl has worn a face full of trouble; and, to use the housekeeper's words, "has fallen into a sad hystericky way lately.""

Example

More examples

"During the present gayety of the house, however, the poor girl has worn a face full of trouble; and, to use the housekeeper's words, "has fallen into a sad hystericky way lately.""

Etymology

From hysteric + -y.

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