have kittens

Definitions

1. 1

   To become extremely upset.

   • Your mum will have kittens when she sees what you've done to your hair!
   • My teacher has kittens every time I get a question wrong.
   • He re-gurgled. “But this is terrible.” “Might be considerably better, I agree.” “Your uncle will be most upset.” “He'll have kittens.”
2. 2

   To be in a state of frantic nervousness.

   • The guests are starting to arrive, but the hostess is having kittens because nothing is ready yet.
3. 3

   Usually of a female cat, to give birth to kittens.

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