Phrases & SayingsPeople and character
chuck a mental
Also: have a mental
Lose self-control; become very angry or agitated.
In a sentence
In this historical or contextual use, “chuck a mental” means lose self-control; become very angry or agitated.
Where it came from
The cited source records “chuck a mental” in Australian usage. Its deeper origin remains uncertain.
- Initial era
- 2000–today
- Where used
- Australia-wide