crash out
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Slang for losing emotional control or having a sudden outburst in response to stress, anger, embarrassment, or frustration.
Examples
The group chat went quiet because everyone thought he might crash out.
They joked that the smallest inconvenience could make them crash out.
I was ready to crash out when the file disappeared five minutes before the deadline.
She crashed out after hours of stress and started yelling.
He almost crashed out when the manager blamed him for the mistake.
Similar words
break down
blow up
lose it
snap
freak out
spiral
have a meltdown
lose control
Meanings
Examples
He almost crashed out when the manager blamed him for the mistake.
Do not crash out over one bad comment online.
She crashed out after hours of stress and started yelling.
The group chat went quiet because everyone thought he might crash out.
I was ready to crash out when the file disappeared five minutes before the deadline.
They joked that the smallest inconvenience could make them crash out.
Similar words
lose it
snap
break down
freak out
blow up
have a meltdown
lose control
spiral
FAQ
What does crash out mean?
Crash out means to lose emotional control, have a meltdown, or react intensely to stress or frustration.
Yes. This sense is informal slang and is especially common in online and social media contexts.
Does crash out mean fall asleep?
It can in another older use, but this slang sense means to have an emotional outburst or lose control.
Can crash out mean losing a tournament?
Yes in sports writing, but the slang sense here is about an emotional reaction, not elimination.
Is crash out the same as have a meltdown?
They are close. Crash out often sounds more slangy, dramatic, and tied to a sudden loss of control.
Can crash out be serious?
Yes. It can be used jokingly, but it can also describe real emotional dysregulation or a harmful outburst.
What is an example of crash out?
I almost crashed out when the file disappeared before the deadline means the speaker nearly lost control from frustration.
What is the opposite of crash out?
Opposites include stay calm, stay composed, keep control, and hold it together.
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