Phrases & SayingsPeople and character
chuck a wobbly
Also: throw a wobbly, have a wobbly
Have a tantrum, angry outburst or loss of composure.
In a sentence
Dad chucked a wobbly when he saw the dent.
Where it came from
The expression is entrenched in Australian speech, with related British/Australasian wobbly forms.
- Initial era
- 1950–1999
- Where used
- Australia-wide