Definition of havin' a cow

have a cow

verb

• freak out.

  Last edited on Mar 06 2000. Submitted by melissa g. from Miami, FL, USA on Mar 06 2000.

• FLIP OUT, FREAK OUT.

  My mom's going to have a cow when she sees this!

  Last edited on Aug 30 2003. Submitted by Morgan D. from Seattle, WA, USA on Aug 30 2003.

• get overly upset about an incident.

  Come on Billy, don't have a cow, it's no big deal!

  Last edited on Nov 12 2004. Submitted by Rusty from Albany, NY, USA on Nov 12 2004.

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