Double up

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verb

To bend over in pain or because you are laughing.

He was doubled up with laughter after watching the funny movie.
Visual representation of "double up" - To bend over in pain or because you are laughing.

Often appears as...

  • double up with laughter
  • double up in pain
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Visual representation of "double up"
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Physical Reaction

Use 'double up' when describing a strong bodily reaction to emotions.

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Watching the comedian's performance, I doubled up with laughter.
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Intensity Emphasis

Add 'double up' to emphasize the intensity of pain or laughter.

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The joke was so hilarious, I doubled up from laughter.
Visual representation of the word "Double up"

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