apeshit

See also: ape shit

English

Alternative forms

• ape shit

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈeɪp.ʃɪt/

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• Rhymes: -ɪt

Adjective

apeshit (comparative more apeshit, superlative most apeshit)

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

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

2. (slang, vulgar) awesome

   This dope is apeshit.

Synonyms

• bananas
• batshit
• berserk
• insane
• nuts

 

Derived terms

• go apeshit

Anagrams

• pathies