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Definition of have a meltdown
have a meltdown 
verb
- to become extremely angry.
I almost had a meltdown when I wrecked my jeep.
- See more words with the same meaning: to become angry, go crazy, freak out.
Last edited on Apr 17 1998. Submitted by Roderick Montgomery from Terre Haute, IN, USA on Apr 17 1998.
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