to  get  one's panties in a bunch
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panties
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bunch
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banch

Definition & Meaning of "get one's panties in a bunch"in English

to get one's panties in a bunch
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to feel annoyed, angry, or upset 

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
to [get] {one's} panties in a bunch definition and meaning
Humorous
Idiom
Informal

What is the origin of the idiom "get one's panties in a bunch" and when to use it?

The idiom "get one's panties in a bunch" is considered to be of American origin, but it does not have a well-documented historical source. It likely emerged in informal, everyday language without a clear historical record .It is used to describe someone becoming overly upset, agitated, or worked up over a minor or trivial issue, or reacting with unnecessary annoyance or irritation.

Examples
Don't get your panties in a bunch; I only asked a simple question. 
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