have the dingbats

slang To have intense feelings of uneasiness and anxiety, possibly to the point of severe mental illness. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. I'm really worried about John. Anyone would have the dingbats after the kind of trauma he went through. A: "If the doctor doesn't call soon with my test results, I'm going to get the dingbats." A: "Judging by how you've been pacing all day, I'd say you already have the dingbats!" She was such a fearless kid—nothing fazed her. But, for some reason, she has the dingbats now and barely leaves the house.