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Definition of be burnt out

burnt out

  • a feeling of tiredness, during which nothing else matters, and one just wants to relax.
    Jeeze man, that pot made me feel really burnt out.

    Last edited on Oct 13 2011. Submitted by slinky from Pennsylvania, USA on Jan 17 2002.

  • a less offensive way of saying you are a "Dumb Ass" (which is an individual that is severely lacking intelligence or common sense, uncooperative or obstinate, or also a person that is out of touch with society or has their brain fried on drugs.)
    He's a Burnt-Out!
    What a Burnt-Out.

    Last edited on May 06 2011. Submitted by Kinann from Marin County, California, USA on Sep 24 2003.

adjective

  • having long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.
    I was pretty high-performing for several years, but lately I've been feeling pretty burnt out.

    Last edited on Oct 13 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

  • having diminished mental capacity due to past (or current) heavy drug use.

    Last edited on Oct 13 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 13 2011.

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