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General Slang
mad as a cut snake
MAD az a KUT SNAYK · phrase · informal
Very angry or crazy.
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Extremely angry, or wildly erratic.
“He was mad as a cut snake when he found the dent.”
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mad as a cut snake In A Sentence
He was mad as a cut snake when he found the dent.
Origin & Usage
Australian idiom evoking the frenzy of an injured snake.
People Also Ask
What does 'mad as a cut snake' mean?
It means either furiously angry or wildly crazy and unpredictable, depending on context. The 'mad' can be rage or madness.
Where does 'mad as a cut snake' come from?
It's an Australian idiom drawing on the thrashing, frenzied way an injured or cut snake behaves.
Is 'mad as a cut snake' offensive?
No, it's a colourful, everyday expression. It's more vivid than rude.
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