kirk out

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Meaning · English

To become irate; to freak out; to act out in an extreme manner.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I have been of this newsgroup for the past 6 months trying to learn how to be a better Jeep owner, and consistently this Yahoo is Kirking out on everybody. I was going to mention this before but I thought "Nah, Im too new here to pick sides"

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 “kirk out” mean?

To become irate; to freak out; to act out in an extreme manner.

Is “kirk out” formal or informal?

kirk out is generally slang.