going ballistic

Becoming fully, truly, unstoppably, gravitationally angry. Usually of a person or semi-sentient animal that can experience anger.
References ballistic missiles, whose flight paths are nearly un-alterable after a certain point.

"When dad finds out I didn't submit my college applications, he'll be going ballistic!"

by 4onen March 2, 2016

Go ballistic

Get very angry, such that you lose your self-control.

I wouldn't start by telling her that you actually slept with Rachel. She'd go ballistic and you'd never be able to explain the rest.

by Observer52 September 6, 2005

Going ballistic

Getting so angry that you literally launch yourself up like a ballistic missile

Wesley: Hey man, how's John doing now?
William: I don't think he's alright, he's going ballistic after his girlfriend left him.

by DJsinusoidz December 2, 2024