go apeshit
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Meaning · English
To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Dexter's vocals are competent enough: his timbre is thin and eternally teenaged, but he can go apeshit on the hiccupy histrionics like no one's business.
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 “go apeshit” mean?
To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.
Is “go apeshit” formal or informal?
go apeshit is generally slang, vulgar.