Pronunciation: /kræʃ aʊt/
Crash out means to suddenly fall asleep or pass out, usually from exhaustion. It can also refer to abruptly shutting down, as in a device or program.
Example Sentence(s):
“After the long day, I just crashed out as soon as I got home.”
“He crashed out during the movie after staying up all night.”
Origin: While crash has long meant to fall asleep, crash out gained popularity in online and gaming contexts in the late 2000s to early 2010s.
Related Words:
- collapse
- pass out
- snooze
Usage: Informal—primarily used to describe extreme tiredness in casual conversation.
Popularity Level: Moderately popular among Gen Z.
First Known Use: Late 2000s to early 2010s.
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