Meanings
prepositional phrase
- idiomaticLaughing uncontrollably; in fits of laughter.
This movie will leave you in splits.
1 more example
The comedian's joke had the entire audience in splits.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, splits.
Synonyms: in stitches, cracking up
Synonyms & antonyms
prepositional phraseUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, splits.
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in splits. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20splits
MLA
“in splits.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20splits. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in splits,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20splits.
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