English · Phrasal verb Attested

flip out

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become very angry or upset.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên rất giận dữ hoặc bối rối

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Where it’s used: Used American English

When I failed the test, I flipped out.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become overly excited, joyous or delighted.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên quá hào hứng, vui sướng

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Sources & notes

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

What does “flip out” mean?

To become very angry or upset.

Is “flip out” formal or informal?

flip out is generally slang.