chuck a wobbly
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Meaning · English
To have a sudden fit of anger; to throw a tantrum.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chuck a wobbly” mean?
To have a sudden fit of anger; to throw a tantrum.
Is “chuck a wobbly” formal or informal?
chuck a wobbly is generally slang.