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Dictionary definition of “go bazootie”

go bazootie

v. phr. to go crazy. Subjects: ,
Editorial Note: This term is not common. It is probably a form of go berserk ‘to become frenzied; to go crazy’ and related to the also uncommon go bazonkers. Also see bazooty.
Citations: 1988 Carol Gentry St. Petersburg Times (July 10) “Trauma care in state a patchwork system” p. 1A: Several states have assumed the role of anointing hospitals as trauma centers in areas that need them and have none. But when someone suggested a similar plan for Florida, said Alexander, the Florida Hospital Association “absolutely went bazootie.” 1992 Michael Gee Boston Herald (July 20) “Rog’s right, but not bright Reaction overshadows a very legitimate gripe” p. 78: I think there’s a major difference between criticizing a public figure for actions taken in public, like going bazootie on the mound during a playoff game…, and criticizing a public figure on one person’s unsupported account of a long ago private moment. 1999 Christopher Sandford Springsteen: Point Blank (Sept. 1) p. 169: The total bill came to $500,000. CBS’s Walter Yetnikoff “went bazootie” when he got it.

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