   Hoppin’ MadIn Appalachian and Southern talk, "hoppin’ mad" means extremely angry. It paints a picture of somebody so upset they could practically jump up and down. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #People&Relationships #Southern Pronunciation[HOP-pin mad] Meaning & Usage- Extremely angry (adjective phrase)
Mae:
 Why’s Uncle Joe slammin’ doors?
Earl:
He’s hoppin’ mad ‘cause the tractor won’t start.- Worked up or agitated (figurative)
Mae:
Coach looked hoppin’ mad at that call.other spellings: real mad, mad as fire, fit to be tied, "so mad I could spit", hoppin’ mad as a wet hen, and just plain hoppin’ mad ★ "Hoppin’ mad" is family-friendly and colorful. It exaggerates anger in a playful way, making it perfect for storytelling. ★ OriginLikely from the imagery of someone hopping around in frustration, combined with "mad" for angry. Common in rural and Southern English, passed down through everyday speech. NotesStill widely heard in the South and Appalachia, especially in family stories. Outsiders understand it easily, but it carries a down-home, old-timey ring. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain: "hop-pin mad." The final "g" in "hopping" is dropped, making it "hoppin’." | About We are a growing field guide to culture, speech, memory, and meaning - rooted in Appalachia, but wide as the world. Read more... |
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