Crash Out
To lose emotional control and act recklessly, aggressively, or dramatically.
“Do not crash out over one bad comment.”
To crash out means to suddenly lose emotional control, usually by becoming extremely angry, distressed, reckless, or dramatic. Crashout can also be used as a noun for the outburst itself or for a person known for that behavior.
This emotional sense is rooted in African American English and later became widespread online. Earlier examples exist, but several sources credit a 2017 song by rapper NBA YoungBoy with helping popularize the modern phrase.
crash out
To lose emotional control and react in an extreme or reckless way.
crashing out
The act of currently having an angry, distressed, or dramatic outburst.
crashout
A noun for an emotional outburst or, sometimes, a person who reacts recklessly.
Does crash out mean going to sleep?
It can in older everyday usage, but the current slang meaning usually refers to losing emotional control. Context determines which meaning is intended.
Is crashing out always violent?
No. It may involve anger or reckless behavior, but it can also describe a loud argument, tantrum, emotional breakdown, or dramatic online reaction.
Can crashout be a noun?
Yes. A crashout can mean the outburst itself, and people sometimes use the word for someone considered likely to react recklessly.