strung out
The term "strung out" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe states of exhaustion or addiction, as well as situations or objects that are extended or spread out.
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Definition
B2Informal Conversation
(slang)Severely affected by drug use or addiction.
Example
- He was strung out on heroin and needed help.
- She looked strung out after years of substance abuse.
B2Informal Conversation
(slang)Extremely tired or exhausted, often due to stress or overwork.
Example
- After working three double shifts, he was completely strung out.
- She felt strung out after the intense exam period.
B2General Use
(idiomatic)Prolonged or extended unnecessarily.
Example
- The meeting was strung out for hours without reaching any conclusion.
- The project timeline was strung out due to multiple delays.
B2General Use
(idiomatic)Spread out over a large area.
Example
- The stars were strung out across the night sky.
- The hikers were strung out along the trail.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "strung out":
string outspaced outstring upon a stringdrawn outcracked outstressed outpranged outstretch outspread outtied upon the ropesstring bettied in knots