How to Pronounce "go bananas"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /bəˈnænəz
GOH buh-NAN-uhz
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɐnˈɑːnəz
gOH buh-NAH-nuhz
Definition
To suddenly become extremely excited, angry, or crazy, often in a way that is uncontrolled. Commonly used in informal situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /bəˈnænəz
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɐnˈɑːnəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH buh-NAN-uhz
UK
gOH buh-NAH-nuhz
Listen in Context
The kids went bananas when they saw the birthday cake.
If you leave the dog alone, it might go bananas.
Everyone went bananas during the concert.
He bought a new car and his friends went bananas with excitement.