der Ausraster
Translation
tantrum, freak-out, fit of rage, meltdown
Examples
Er hatte einen totalen Ausraster.
He had a total meltdown.
Nach dem Streit bekam sie einen Ausraster.
After the argument, she had a tantrum.
Grammar Patterns
to have/get a tantrum/meltdown My boss had a meltdown today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wutanfall, Tobsuchtsanfall; Antonyms: Gelassenheit, Ruhe
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'ausrasten' (to flip out). It combines 'aus-' (out) and 'rasten' (to rest), suggesting a bursting out of a calm state.
Memory Tips
Think of it as going 'out' ('aus-') of your mind instead of 'resting' ('rasten').