The term 'READY TO EXPLODE' can be described by four crossword solutions: SEETHING (8 letters), IRATE (5 letters), LOSINGIT (8 letters) and FIGHTINGMAD (11 letters). SEETHING is an adjective meaning to be filled with intense anger or rage, while IRATE is another adjective meaning to be extremely angry. LOSINGIT is a verb phrase meaning to become overwhelmed with emotion, and FIGHTINGMAD is an adjective meaning to be extremely angry and ready to fight. All of these words describe someone who is on the brink of an emotional explosion.