darwin out
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Meaning · English
To remove (a person) from the gene pool when they engage in foolish, thoughtless, or reckless behavior.
Register: derogatory, humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Let's face it, it's just not possible. A guy like that in The Bronx could never make it to the age where he could get a license. He'd be Darwinned-out before he was twelve.
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 “darwin out” mean?
To remove (a person) from the gene pool when they engage in foolish, thoughtless, or reckless behavior.
Is “darwin out” formal or informal?
darwin out is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.