French fits
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Meaning · English
Delirium tremens.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We've got a file on what we call the barred window boys, Doctor. Places where you can't jump out of when the French fits take over.
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).
Common questions
What does “French fits” mean?
Delirium tremens.
Is “French fits” formal or informal?
French fits is generally slang.