fracture
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Meaning · English
To amuse (a person) greatly; to split someone's sides.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“You fracture me, Frankie,” Patsy said. “You should take that act on the road. Howsabout now?” This is the way it would go whenever I showed up at Patsy's, a dual of digs and wisecracks with the disapproving groans of those within earshot.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fracture” mean?
To amuse (a person) greatly; to split someone's sides.
Is “fracture” formal or informal?
fracture is generally slang.