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throw a wobbly
What does throw a wobbly mean?
To lose it completely — a tantrum, a sulk, a small adult meltdown. Used right across Britain but stays heavy in Brummie speech. Usually deployed about someone else, never yourself.
"Told him the chippy was shut and he threw a proper wobbly."
Frequently asked questions
What does "throw a wobbly" mean?
It means to have a full-blown tantrum.
How do you use "throw a wobbly" in a sentence?
"He threw a wobbly when they got his order wrong."
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