screaming meemies
The term "screaming meemies" has historical roots dating back to World War I, originally describing the noise of artillery shells and later evolving to depict extreme nervousness or hysteria.
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Definition
C1General
(informal, slang)A state of extreme nervousness or anxiety.
Example
- She had the screaming meemies before her big presentation.
C1Psychology
(informal, slang)A severe case of jitters or hysteria.
Example
- The haunted house gave him the screaming meemies.
Similar
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