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spazz out

C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

to suddenly act too crazy, scared, excited, or out of control

Literal meaning: none clearly; the phrase is slang and not transparent

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

to react with sudden panic, anger, or uncontrolled excitement

"Don't spazz out just because the plan changed."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic slang

to move or behave in a frantic, awkward, or hyperactive way

"He started spazzing out on the dance floor and everyone laughed."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

This word is offensive to many people and should generally be avoided. Safer alternatives include 'freak out,' 'panic,' or 'lose control.'

Commonly used with

over nothing when stressed at school in public during the game

Forms

Base
spazz out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
spazzes out
he/she/it
Past simple
spazzed out
yesterday
Past participle
spazzed out
have + pp
-ing form
spazzing out
continuous

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Synonyms

freak out flip out lose it panic go wild

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