A Streetcar Named Desire

In scene 9 what does the word convulsive mean?

In scene 9 what does the word convulsive mean?

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Blanche is having a very emotional time, she looks mentally unstable to others, explaining her past.Convulsive means an exaggerated body spasm or movement. I believe the stage direction reads, "She throws back her head with convulsive, sobbing laugh- ter."
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