What’s In a Term? 🐇🤬
Hopping Mad Adjective
Definition: Extremely angry, to the point of energetic physical display. The term implies one is so furious that they leap about in rage.
Related Terms:
- Seething: Being filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
- Fuming: Showing or feeling great anger.
- Livid: Furiously angry.
- Red with rage: Another vivid expression indicating great anger.
- Angry as a hornet: Extremely angry, like a disturbed hornet.
Expression and Idioms:
- Blow a gasket: To lose temper; become very angry.
- Blow one’s top: To lose one’s temper.
- Seeing red: To become very angry.
- Teed off: Extremely angry.
Synonyms:
- Infuriated
- Enraged
- Irate
- Wrathful
- Envenomed
Antonyms:
- Calm
- Composed
- Tranquil
- Peaceful
- Serene
Humor-filled Quotes:
- “I’m just a walking disaster. Where I walk, rage erupts in my wake.” - Fictitious Daily Rages
- “I wasn’t just hopping mad; I’d turned the room into a literal trampoline of fury!” - Anonymous Aplomb
References in Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Literature: In “The Life and Writings of Major Jack Downing” by Seba Smith, the phrase “hopping mad” first leapt onto the literary scene.
- Books about Anger: “Emotional Agility” by Susan David explores managing emotions.
- Music: “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette is a fierce anthem of rage.
- Movies: “Anger Management” (2003), with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson.
Engaging Quizzes 🧠🤯
### Which of these terms expresses extreme anger?
- [x] Hopping mad
- [ ] Skipping happy
- [ ] Tripping thrilled
- [ ] Jumping joyous
> **Explanation:** "Hopping mad" refers to being extremely angry, while the others express positive emotions.
### Which phrase is least related to being angry?
- [ ] Seething
- [ ] Fuming
- [x] Tranquil
- [ ] Livid
> **Explanation:** Tranquil means calm and peaceful, which is pretty much the opposite of being "hopping mad"!
### True or False: The phrase "angry as a hornet" is a commonly known expression of anger.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! "Angry as a hornet" describes someone very angry, akin to how a hornet behaves when disturbed.
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell ✨
At times we all get a bit “hopping mad.” But remember, giving yourself the grace to hop away from anger into a realm of tranquility is a leap worth taking.
Keep hopping, mad or glad—your choice.
W. T. Wittywords
Published on October 2, 2023
