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ConnectPhrase · Ages 11-22 · In use

crash out

To lose your temper or make a bad, impulsive decision because you're upset.

If I get one more group project I'm going to crash out.

For parents and educators

Usually exaggeration. If a kid seems to be crashing out for real and often, that's worth a calm check-in.

Where it came from

From African American English and hip-hop. Went mainstream in 2024 and 2025.

Also heard as

crashout, crashing out, D1 crash out

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