Definition of "hilarity" []

• Great merriment. (noun)

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• "They stroll around New York, getting involved in all sorts of situations where 'hilarity' is sure to ensue."
• "I mean, when you feature a vampire with a very nervous divorcee named Bushy-Smallwood, well, the hilarity is sure to follow."
• "I gotta admit, whenever a conservative talks about being “hip” and/or “edgy,” hilarity is about to ensue."