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Yomi
ぎゃくぎれ
Rōmaji
gyakugire
Type
word
Literal Meaning
reversed anger
Meaning
to get angry in an irrational way because someone blames you or points out your fault/mistake
Additional Info
キレる is a casual word for 怒(おこ)る, meaning “get angry”
This word is said to be spread by Hitoshi Matsumoto (松本人志), one of the most popular and influential Japanese comedians. It used to be a slang term, but now it is commonly used in dairy conversations among many generations.
Synonym
Antonym
素直
Example
彼氏が浮気したことを責(せ)めたら、逆ギレされた。
I blamed my boyfriend for cheating on me, which made him get angry in an irrational way