Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hopping-mad

idiomatic expression

/ˈhɒp.ɪŋ mæd/

Definition

Extremely angry; infuriated.

Examples

When I discovered that my coworker took credit for my work, I was hopping-mad.
She was hopping-mad when she found out her plans were canceled at the last minute.

Meaning

The term ‘hopping-mad’ describes a state of being so angry that one feels almost as if they could jump up and down in agitation. It conveys a sense of heightened anger that is easily recognizable in conversations.