apeshit

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Out of control due to anger or excitement.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I told him the bad news, and he went apeshit.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

awesome

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “apeshit” mean?

Out of control due to anger or excitement.

Is “apeshit” formal or informal?

apeshit is generally slang, vulgar.