General
outta pocket
What does outta pocket mean?
Acting wildly inappropriate, disrespectful, or over the top.
"That comment was mad outta pocket."
Origin
AAVE; 'out of pocket' meaning out of control/line, widely used in NYC.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'outta pocket' mean?
It means out of line — acting wildly inappropriate, disrespectful, or over the top.
How do you use 'outta pocket'?
Use it to call out inappropriate behavior, like 'That comment was mad outta pocket.'
Where does 'outta pocket' come from?
It comes from AAVE, where 'out of pocket' means out of control or out of line, and it's widely used in NYC.
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