like a raped ape
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Meaning · English
With great rapidity.
Register: vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'd like to report that this was his last mistake, but the quick little devil dodged my arrow and took off like a raped ape.
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 “like a raped ape” mean?
With great rapidity.
Is “like a raped ape” formal or informal?
like a raped ape is generally vulgar.