Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brick-it

verb (informal)
/brɪk ɪt/
Definition
A colloquial expression that means to become very frightened or to panic.
Examples
  • When I saw the big spider, I completely brick-it and ran out of the room.
  • He brick-it when the roller coaster started its steep drop.
  • Don’t brick-it! It’s just a friendly dog.
Meaning
To ‘brick-it’ refers to the feeling of sudden fear or anxiety, often to the point where it feels almost paralyzing.
Synonyms
  • panic
  • freak out
  • be scared
  • be frightened