A colloquial phrase used to describe someone who suddenly lost their temper or exploded in anger. 'Siquitraque' is a type of firecracker, so the phrase uses this imagery to depict the suddenness and intensity of the person's anger.
Examples
- Spanish: Cuando Juan se enteró de lo que había pasado, el explotó como un siquitraque.
- English: When Juan found out what had happened, he exploded like a firecracker.