English · Slang Attested 18+

go apeshit

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động quá mức; mất kiểm soát, đặc biệt là trở nên tức giận một cách bùng nổ

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⚠ 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.

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