Boilover

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪɫˈoʊvɝ/

Boilover (noun)

  1. A sudden loss of control where strong feelings come out, often during an argument or stressful situation.
  2. When hot liquid rises too much and flows out of a container, usually because it is heating too strongly.

Examples

  • Her boilover surprised everyone in the meeting.
  • The manager tried to stop a boilover before it spread.