ballistic
Translation
ballistic, furious
Examples
The army launched a ballistic missile.
The army launched a ballistic missile.
He went ballistic when he saw the mess.
He went ballistic when he saw the mess.
Grammar Patterns
((ballistic)) ((noun)) relating to projectiles A ballistic missile can travel very far.
((to go ballistic)) to become extremely angry My dad will go ballistic if he finds out.
Similar Words
projectile; (furious) enraged, irate, furious
Etymology
From the Greek word 'ballein', meaning 'to throw'.
Memory Tips
Think of an object being thrown with great force, like a temper 'exploding'.