Jump the couch


verb phrase

to exhibit frenzied or aberrant behavior that makes others think one is insane
Word Origin

2005; fr Tom Cruise on Oprah TV show
Usage Note

informal

verb phrase

To exhibit frenzied or aberrant behavior that makes others think one is insane

[2005+; fr Tom Cruise’s antics on Oprah TV show]

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