chuck a darkie
Australian SlangDefinition
A dated, offensive Australian slang term meaning to lose one’s temper or throw a tantrum; considered racist and best avoided.
Examples
"When the ref missed the tackle, he started to 'chuck a darkie'—an outdated, racist phrase for throwing a tantrum that’s best avoided."
"Don’t 'chuck a darkie' (offensive old Aussie slang for losing your temper); we’ll be there in five."
"She said her boss 'chucked a darkie' in the meeting—it's a dated, racist term meaning he lost his temper."