1 C1 idiomatic slang
To experience severe nausea, dizziness, and pallor as a result of consuming too much cannabis.
"He ate two of those strong edibles and completely greened out on the sofa for the rest of the night."
green out
C1 slang intransitive
To become ill — especially dizzy, pale, and nauseous — from consuming too much cannabis.
In plain English
When someone feels really sick and dizzy after using too much cannabis.
What does "green out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To turn green (go pale/nauseous) and pass out or feel faint.
Actually means
When someone feels really sick and dizzy after using too much cannabis.
Usage tip
Primarily used in informal, youth-oriented speech in regions where cannabis use is discussed openly (UK, Canada, Australia, US). Almost always intransitive. The color 'green' reflects the paleness associated with nausea.
Words that pair with "green out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
cannabis weed edibles smoke overdose
How to conjugate "green out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
green out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
greens out
he/she/it
Past simple
greened out
yesterday
Past participle
greened out
have + pp
-ing form
greening out
continuous
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