"sidesplittingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more sidesplittingly [comparative], most sidesplittingly [superlative]
Etymology: From sidesplitting + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|sidesplitting|-ly|id2=adverbial}} sidesplitting + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} sidesplittingly (comparative more sidesplittingly, superlative most sidesplittingly)
  1. In a sidesplitting manner; hilariously.
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