crash out

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Meaning · English

To have a bout of rage or upset. Sometimes more generally used to refer to anger or strong displeasure. Originated in the African-American community, specifically in Louisiana with usage by rappers like NBA YoungBoy, but became popular on TikTok in 2024.

Register: informalEra: 2020s

Where it’s used: Used American English • Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes

Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.

Common questions

What does “crash out” mean?

To have a bout of rage or upset. Sometimes more generally used to refer to anger or strong displeasure. Originated in the African-American community, specifically in Louisiana with usage by rappers like NBA YoungBoy, but became popular on TikTok in 2024.

Is “crash out” formal or informal?

crash out is generally informal.