Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-ape
idiom
/goʊ eɪp/
Definition
To behave in a wildly excitable or frenzied manner.
Examples
- When the team won the championship, the fans went completely go-ape with joy.
- The kids went go-ape during the birthday party, running around and laughing.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go-ape’ describes a state of high energy and uninhibited behavior, often resembling the playful or chaotic actions of apes.
Synonyms
- freak out
- go wild
- act crazy
