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out of pocket
What does out of pocket mean?
Behaviour that crosses a line — said something it shouldn't, did something unhinged, brought up the wrong topic. Tone is usually amused-shocked rather than genuinely angry.
"Asking your ex's new girlfriend where she got her shoes? That is out of pocket."
Origin
AAVE phrase meaning 'out of line', in use since at least the mid-20th century. Took off on Black Twitter and TikTok in the late 2010s as a softer, funnier way to call out wild behaviour.
Frequently asked questions
What does "out of pocket" mean?
It means acting wild, inappropriate, or completely off-the-rails — usually said with a laugh.
How do you use "out of pocket" in a sentence?
"That joke was so out of pocket I couldn't stop laughing."
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