in one's feelings

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in one's feelings

1. (US, African-American Vernacular, jargon) Overreacting or having a strong emotional reaction; worked up.
   • 2018, A'zayler, She Took My Heart and Went Crazy (volume 1)

     “Nigga please, yes you were. You love me. Been following me around, cashing out for months. Don't get in your feelings and start lying now.”
     “I ain't in my feelings, and that money I spent wasn't shit. Best believe it ain't have nothing to do with loving your ass.”

   • 2021, Dr. Lawrence V. Bolar, I’m Not Mad I’m Just in My Feelings: Study Guide:

     I know now you're thinking Joseph was entirely too old to be marrying her anyway. Do you see how you just got into your feelings finding out that Joseph was potentially in his 90's?