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Region: US | Usage example: He must be off his rocker to drive in that storm.

Off your rocker

Meaning

Crazy or irrational.

Usage

Informal insult for erratic behavior.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Rocking chairs rocking too far cause one to fall off.

American slang from the 1920s.