flip out
Boomer#emotionsMeaning. To react in an extremely emotional or over-the-top way to a situation.
See it in a sentence
She totally flipped out when she heard the news.
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z
- Gen Alpha
- MillennialNo word for this one yet.
- Gen X
- Boomer · this oneflip out,freaking out
- Plain Englishto react in an extremely emotional or over-the-top way to a situation
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Related slang
far outBoomer
An expression of amazement or approval for something wonderful or unusual.
#emotionsfed upBoomer
Completely tired of or annoyed by something.
#emotionsFOMOMillennial
Acronym for fear of missing out; anxiety that others are having fun without you.
#emotionsfreaking outBoomer
Reacting with intense emotion or panic.
#emotions