English · Phrasal verb Attested

wig out

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become extremely emotional or excitable; to lose control of one's emotions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên quá xúc động hoặc hưng phấn; mất kiểm soát cảm xúc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Oh no, you didn't! You called me a what? / Don't make me wig out / How you gonna let some shit like that slip out your mouth?

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To behave in an extremely erratic or irrational manner; to lose one's mind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động quá bất thường hoặc vô lý; mất tâm trí

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Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause to become extremely emotional or excitable.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho ai đó trở nên quá xúc động hoặc hưng phấn

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Sources & notes

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

What does “wig out” mean?

To become extremely emotional or excitable; to lose control of one's emotions.

Is “wig out” formal or informal?

wig out is generally slang.