prone out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I proned out in the white water, letting the wave break over me inside, riding the white water into the deep channel.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To order or cause a person to lie prone on the ground, usually at gunpoint and to effect a high-risk arrest.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prone out” mean?
To lie flat on one's board (face down) in order to be propelled shorewards by a broken wave.
Is “prone out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.