crashout
noun
crash·out
ˈkrash-ˌau̇t
variants
or less commonly crash-out
or crash out
plural crashouts also crash-outs or crash outs
1
: a vehicular crash
He has had just two victories in his last nine starts and a crashout in his last.—The Associated Press
The [mountain bike] racers wear full-face helmets because there are frequent … crash-outs.—The Mountain News & Crestline Courier News (Lake Arrowhead, California)
2
informal
a
: a dramatic ending or failure
… an R&B singer-songwriter whose new single, "Another Break Up Song," provides the perfect soundtrack to the crashout of summer flings …—Emily Swanson
b
sports
: a disqualifying loss or defeat
… a crashout in the first round of this season's WNBA playoffs, costing championship-winning coach Sandy Bordello her job.—Isabel Baldwin
3
informal
a
: a mental or emotional breakdown
experiencing a crashout … for the fifth time this week over how challenging it is to get a job …—@ditzyizzi, on BlueSky
With … work pressure, personal matters, or emotional crashouts, it is crucial to find the right support system, stress relief, or therapy.—Nkazimulo Ncube
b
: an emotional outburst or tantrum
… she tried to distract the guests from her husband's public crashout.—A. Z. Madonna
Note: Usage of this sense originated in African American English and has since become widespread.
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“Crashout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crashout. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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