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General Slang
chuck a wobbly
CHUK uh WOB-lee · phrase · informal
Throw a tantrum.
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Definitions
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To lose one's temper or have a fit of anger.
“He chucked a wobbly when they lost the match.”
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chuck a wobbly In A Sentence
He chucked a wobbly when they lost the match.
Origin & Usage
'Chuck' (throw) plus 'wobbly' (a fit); Australian/British.
People Also Ask
What does chuck a wobbly mean?
It means to lose your temper or throw a tantrum.
Is chuck a wobbly Australian or British?
It is used in both Australian and British English; Britons more often say 'throw a wobbly'.
What is a wobbly in this phrase?
Here a 'wobbly' means a fit of temper or hysterics, so to chuck one is to have such an outburst.
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