catch wreck
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To gain respect.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They said it was some girls and boys from the Perry's who came through and caught wreck with the Downtown boys and they girls.
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 “catch wreck” mean?
To gain respect.
Is “catch wreck” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.