Associations to the word «Burnout»

Wiktionary

BURNOUT, noun. Using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary, causing the spinning tires to produce smoke and burn rubber.
BURNOUT, noun. (US) (slang) A marijuana addict; one whose brains have been burned out.
BURNOUT, noun. (psychology) The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.

Wise words

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