General
crash
What does crash mean?
To stay overnight at someone's place informally.
"Mind if I crash on your couch tonight?"
Origin
Spreading through 1960s youth and counterculture circles, 'crash' captured the era's casual, transient lifestyle of sleeping wherever you landed, and also described the comedown from stimulants.
Frequently asked questions
What does crash mean in slang?
It means to sleep or to stay somewhere informally, and can also mean the comedown after a drug high.
Where did crash come from?
From 1960s counterculture, reflecting a transient lifestyle of sleeping wherever you happened to land.
What is a crash pad?
A crash pad is an informal place where people, often travelers or hippies, could sleep for free or cheaply.
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