Foam at the mouth

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verb

To be very angry.

When he found out we lost the game, he practically started foaming at the mouth.
Visual representation of "foam at the mouth" - To be very angry

Often appears as...

  • start foaming at the mouth
  • foaming at the mouth in anger

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Extreme Anger

Use to emphasize a very strong, sometimes exaggerated, anger in informal situations.

Illustration for Extreme Anger
He was foaming at the mouth when he saw the scratch on his car.
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Informal Speech

Common in spoken English and informal texts like emails or messages to friends.

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My mom started foaming at the mouth when she heard I was suspended.
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Figurative Use

It's not literal foam; it's a metaphor for the extent of one's anger.

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The coach began foaming at the mouth after the referee's call.
Visual representation of the word "Foam at the mouth"

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