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to hulk out
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to lose control of one's emotions, typically from anger or stress, often in a dramatic or explosive way
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
out
Base verb
hulk
Present tense
hulk out
3rd person singular
hulks out
Present participle
hulking out
Past simple
hulked out
Past participle
hulked out
What does "to hulk out" mean in emotional slang?
The phrase "to hulk out" means to suddenly become extremely angry and lose control of one's emotions or behavior. The structure comes from "Hulk," the fictional character known for explosive rage and physical transformation, and "out," implying an uncontrolled state. It is used informally to describe intense anger reactions that feel exaggerated or unstoppable.
Examples
He hulks out whenever someone criticizes his work.
