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Definition of go ape

go ape

adjective

  • to go crazy out of anger.
    When I told Ann I had to cancel our date she went all ape on me.

    Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Sarah H. from Lexington, Lexington-Fayette, KY, USA on Jan 10 2005.

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