english word · 2026-07-20

crash out

verb

Meaning

To lose all self-control and react to a situation with extreme, reckless aggression or a total emotional breakdown, often disregarding the consequences.

Etymology

Originally rooted in AAVE and southern US street slang, it gained massive viral traction on TikTok and Twitch in 2024 to describe someone going 'feral' or losing their cool.

Examples

"I’m actually about to crash out if this wifi doesn't start working in five minutes."

"He really crashed out over a minor comment in the group chat, it's not that deep."

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