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