apeshit

• ape shit

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

• IPA^(key): /ˈeɪp.ʃɪt/

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• Rhymes: -ɪt

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.

   • 2003 May 1, Ann Romano, “One Day at a Time: The Week in Review”, in The Portland Mercury, retrieved 16 June 2009:

     Naturally, the touchy airline crew went apeshit and when the plane landed, the LAPD was waiting for Mr. Zizza.

2. (slang, vulgar) awesome

   This dope is apeshit.

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