cracked out

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Meaning · English

Appearing excessively high or hooked on crack cocaine.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You need to slow down, yo. You're starting to look all cracked out.

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 “cracked out” mean?

Appearing excessively high or hooked on crack cocaine.

Is “cracked out” formal or informal?

cracked out is generally slang.