English · Slang Attested

go ape

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Meaning · English

To become wildly excited or enthusiastic.

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).

Meaning · English

To become very angry.

Sources & notes

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

Topics: Monkeys

What does “go ape” mean?

To become wildly excited or enthusiastic.

Is “go ape” formal or informal?

go ape is generally slang.

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