snaky
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drive (one) snaky
To cause one to act impulsively or without restraint. Alcohol has driven many a man snaky, so you're not the only one who has ever made a questionable decision while inebriated. I know she's a pain, but don't let her drive you snaky—you don't want to say something you'll regret later. A: "So how exactly did the smoke alarm get smashed?" B: "Because days of that incessant 'low battery' beeping drove me snaky!"
go snaky
To act impulsively or without restraint. Primarily heard in Canada. Alcohol has caused many a man to go snaky, so you're not the only one who has ever made a questionable decision while inebriated. I know she's a pain, but don't go snaky—you don't want to say something you'll regret later. A: "So how exactly did the smoke alarm get smashed?" B: "Because days of that incessant 'low battery' beeping caused me to go snaky!"
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go (or drive someone) snaky
lose (or cause someone to lose) their self-control. CanadianFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017