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British slang
Extremely angry or thirsty.
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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spitting feathers means Extremely angry or thirsty. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"spitting feathers" means Extremely angry or thirsty. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Angry; upset; confused (masculine/feminine).
To become very angry or excited.
Bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger (blend of hungry and angry)
Furious; boiling with anger (masculine, past tense of "to boil")
Bitter, irritated, or resentful, especially about a loss or slight too small to justify...
Angry or annoyed. Verlan for "énervé.".
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