Definition
To get angry; have a fit.
Origins
Unknown. Popularized by the TV show The Simpsons where it was one of the catchphrases of Bart Simpson.
In Context
- "My mom had a cow when I came in late."
- "Dad says I'm too young to go steady and seems to think I'm going to drag a girl up the aisle instead of to a school dance. He won't let me watch rock 'n' roll shows, and he'd "have a cow" if he knew I watched 77 Sunset Strip."
- ""Of all the fates on heaven and earth, why did this one befall me?" "Don't have a cow, dad.""
- "“Pregnant. Holy shit.” “Alyson!” “Oh, Mummy, don't have a cow.”"
- "“Dammit, Kayla, you're pregnant. Don't pick up a suitcase,” her husband demanded. “It's just a little one.” “Put it down now.” “Don't have a cow, Patrick. I'm pregnant, not incapacitated.”"