brick oneself
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Meaning · English
To be scared; to be terrified.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When I realized I'd been caught, I started bricking myself.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brick oneself” mean?
To be scared; to be terrified.
Is “brick oneself” formal or informal?
brick oneself is generally slang, vulgar.