crack-up
Hilarious joke's effect
A crack-up is a mental or emotional breakdown: She had a crack-up after the divorce.
It also means a collision or crash, especially of vehicles: a crack-up on the highway.
Informally, a crack-up is something or someone hilarious: That comedian is a real crack-up.
As a verb phrase, to crack up means to lose composure through laughter or emotional strain.
Destroyed vessel or vehicle
- crashSudden violent impact
- smashBreak violently apart
- fender-benderMinor vehicle collision
- pileupSequential vehicular collision
accident · totaled · collision · damage · dent · impact · insurance · whiplash
Boisterous burst of mirth
- hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
- hystericsUncontrollable emotional outburst
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- howlProlonged mournful cry
convulse · chortle · cackle · giggle · snicker · titter · snort · wheeze
wreck
Destroyed vessel or vehicle
- crashSudden violent impact
- smashBreak violently apart
- fender-benderMinor vehicle collision
pileup · accident · totaled · collision · damage · dent · impact · insurance · whiplash · bumper
guffaw
Boisterous burst of mirth
- hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
- hystericsUncontrollable emotional outburst
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
howl · convulse · chortle · cackle · giggle · snicker · titter · snort · wheeze · burst
snap
Sudden sharp sound
unravel · stress · anxiety · exhaustion · pressure · strain · distress · crisis · decompensate · frazzled
joke
Humorous statement seeking laughter
quip · jest · wit · banter · funny · hilarious · amusing · humorous · droll · jocular
crack-upcomposure
Emotional self-control
self-possession · serenity · calmness · equanimity · coolness
crack-upstone face
Unreadable expression
straight face · keeping a straight face · unamused · deadpan · poker face