Etymology
From the verb to burn out.
[edit] Noun
burnout (plural burnouts)
- Using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary, causing the spinning tires to produce smoke and burn rubber.
- (US, slang) A pot addict; one whose brains have been burned out.
- (psychology) The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.
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