ape shit
What does “ape shit” mean in English?
It means to become extremely angry or overly excited, often in a chaotic or uncontrolled way.
You’ll usually hear it in the phrase 'go apeshit,' similar to 'flip out' or 'lose your shit.' It’s informal and can be used in both serious and light-hearted contexts.
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Related English words
bullshit
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to nonsense or dishonesty, often used to challenge a false claim. While it literally means 'bull excrement,' it rarely pertains to actual animal waste.
dogshit
3/5 · VulgarThis refers to something of extremely poor quality or rubbish. It can also literally mean dog excrement.
full of shit
3/5 · VulgarThis means someone is being dishonest or talking nonsense. It's a straightforward way to call out bullshit.
horseshit
3/5 · VulgarThis refers to nonsense or lies, essentially calling something complete bullshit. The literal meaning is horse excrement, which adds a bit of imagery to the insult.
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