apeshit

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• ape shit

[edit] Etymology

From ape + shit, possibly from the tendency of certain primate species to throw faeces when extremely annoyed.

[edit] Adjective

apeshit (comparative more apeshit, superlative most apeshit)

1. (slang) Out of control due to anger or excitement.

   I told him the bad news, and he went apeshit.

   I told him the bad news, and now he’s totally apeshit.

2. (slang) Awesome.

   This dope is apeshit.

[edit] Synonyms

• bananas, batshit, berserk, insane, nuts

[edit] Derived terms

• go apeshit