Flake out

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verb

To Fall asleep or to lose consciousness, often unexpectedly.

After working for 24 hours straight, he flaked out on the couch.
Visual representation of "flake out" - To Fall asleep or to lose consciousness, often unexpectedly

Often appears as...

  • flake out on the couch
  • flake out in bed

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Unexpectedly dozing off

Used when someone falls asleep without planning to because of tiredness.

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After the marathon, he flaked out on the grass.
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Not Literal Sleep

Sometimes used in a humorous way to describe extreme tiredness without actually sleeping.

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I'm going to flake out if this meeting doesn't end soon.
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Temporary State

Implies a short period of rest, not going to bed for the night.

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He flaked out for a few minutes during the movie.
Visual representation of the word "Flake out"

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