mad as a cut snake

Australian Slang

Definition

Australian slang for someone who is furiously angry or acting wildly and irrationally.

Examples

"When the ref missed the foul, the coach went mad as a cut snake, kicking over the water bottles and yelling at anyone in sight."

"After his ute got sideswiped in the car park, he was mad as a cut snake, swearing blue murder the whole way home."

"She turned up mad as a cut snake about the rent hike, storming into the office and slamming the paperwork on the desk."