flip out

Meaning. 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
crash out,tweakin
Gen Alpha
crashing out
Millennial
No word for this one yet.
Gen X
buggin
Boomer · this one
flip out,freaking out
Plain English
to react in an extremely emotional or over-the-top way to a situation

An expression of amazement or approval for something wonderful or unusual.

Completely tired of or annoyed by something.

Acronym for fear of missing out; anxiety that others are having fun without you.

Reacting with intense emotion or panic.