gale n.
in context of laughter, a large quantity; a general intensifier.
![[UK]](/static/img/flags/uk.png "United Kingdom") | Cockney At Home 65: All was bliss and sweat and noise in a gale o’ giggles and gargle. |
In phrases
(US) having fun.
![[US]](/static/img/flags/us.png "United States") | Nat. Police Gaz. (NY) 2 Dec. 7/3: ‘[T]hese two come tearin’ down [...] with lots ot gigglin’ and carryin’ on. [...] They were on a gale, and it was all in fun’. |