I. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of split (I)
: that splits or causes to split: as
a. : causing a sensation of rending or piercing : very severe
a splitting headache
b. : very fast or quick
c. : causing one's sides to split : very funny or comical
splitting farce
splitting laugh
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of split (I)
: something split off — usually used in plural
splittings of mica