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USA slang
To become very angry or excited.
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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flip out means To become very angry or excited. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"flip out" means To become very angry or excited. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Becoming extremely angry and violent (from workplace violence incidents)
Bitter, irritated, or resentful, especially about a loss or slight too small to justify...
Angry; upset; confused (masculine/feminine).
Bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger (blend of hungry and angry)
Furious; boiling with anger (masculine, past tense of "to boil")
Extremely angry or thirsty.
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