verb (used with object), tan·gled, tan·gling. to bring together into a mass of confusedly interlaced or intertwisted threads, strands, or other like parts; snarl. to involve in something that hampers, obstructs, or overgrows: The bushes were tangled with vines. to catch and hold in or as if in a net or snare.

What does it mean to be tangling?

1. To mix together or intertwine in a confused mass; snarl: The fishing lines from the two boats were tangled. 2. To catch or ensnare in an intertwined or confused mass: A turtle was tangled in the fishing net.

What does in hysterics mean?

: laughing very hard The audience was in hysterics throughout the movie.