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prang out

C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To suddenly get very scared or panicked, especially after taking drugs.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

To become suddenly very anxious, paranoid, or distressed, especially after taking drugs.

"He completely pranged out at the party after taking something he shouldn't have."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic slang

To suddenly panic or lose composure in any situation.

"She pranged out when she realised she had left her passport at home."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily British slang. 'Prang' on its own can mean a minor crash or accident (British English) and also anxiety or a bad drug experience. 'Prang out' strongly connotes drug-induced paranoia or panic but can be used more broadly for any sudden attack of anxiety. Limited to informal speech among younger British speakers.

Commonly used with

weed drugs anxiety paranoid bad trip

Forms

Base
prang out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
prangs out
he/she/it
Past simple
pranged out
yesterday
Past participle
pranged out
have + pp
-ing form
pranging out
continuous

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Synonyms

freak out wig out panic lose it flip out

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