go ape
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become wildly excited or enthusiastic.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To become very angry.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “go ape” mean?
To become wildly excited or enthusiastic.
Is “go ape” formal or informal?
go ape is generally slang.