Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whack-out

verb

/wæk aʊt/

Definition

To temporarily lose one’s mental stability or to act in an eccentric manner.

Examples

After working long hours without a break, she felt like she was going to whack out.
He whacked out during the heated argument, making strange comments that surprised everyone.
If you don’t get enough sleep, you might whack out at work.

Meaning

The term ‘whack-out’ describes a state of mind where a person might behave unusually or irrationally, often due to stress or overwhelming circumstances.