Phrase guide

trash out

verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To criticize a person in a ranting way or manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To stop working; to crap out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, intransitive

Examples

  • My computer trashed out again.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To remove trash and other items from an abandoned house.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • The bank hired me to trash this house out.

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To ruin (a place) with vandalism, garbage, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • The rock band trashed out the hotel room.

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To make (a place or thing) trashy or low-class.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • They're going to trash out the neighborhood.

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To insult, demean and criticize (someone).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • You shouldn't trash people out like that.

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7

verb

Meaning 7

Misspelling of thrash out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, misspelling

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