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."
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prang out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
British slang for becoming extremely anxious, paranoid, or panicked, often after taking drugs.
In plain English
To suddenly get very scared or panicked, especially after taking drugs.
What does "prang out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "prang out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
weed drugs anxiety paranoid bad trip
How to conjugate "prang out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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