flip one's wig

English

Etymology

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Verb

flip one's wig

1. (slang) To be very angry.
2. (slang) To act in an irrational manner or appear to be temporarily insane.
   • 1959, Some Like It Hot (film)

     JOE: You've flipped your wig!

Synonyms

• (angry): blow a gasket
• (angry): blow one's top
• (act irrationally): go bananas