crossfaded
/ˈkrɔːsˌfeɪdɪd/
CommonHigh on both alcohol and cannabis at the same time.
The outcome of being crossfaded ranges from extremely fun to overwhelming or nauseating, depending on the order and amounts. It is often described as harder to control than being drunk or high separately.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | got crossfaded at the pregame and didn't even make it to the party | The person used both substances before the event and was too affected to continue. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | beer before weed you're in the clear, weed before beer you're in the clear if you know what you're doing. crossfaded either way | A humorous take on folk rules about mixing substances, concluding both lead to the same state. | reddit, 2022 |
| 03 | being crossfaded is either the best night of your life or you're texting your friends asking them to come over immediately | The experience is highly variable, ranging from euphoric to distressing. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | took one hit and was already drunk. fully crossfaded in five minutes flat | The weed hit hard on top of existing alcohol intoxication. | instagram, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone has consumed both alcohol and cannabis at the same time.
- Describing a party or night out where both substances were involved.
- Warning someone about mixing alcohol and weed.
Do not use it when
- Someone is only drunk.Use “drunk” instead.
- Someone is only high.Use “high” instead.
- Someone is using substances other than alcohol and cannabis.
Origin and context
Term borrowed from audio engineering, where 'crossfade' means blending two tracks. Applied to substance use to describe the blended state of alcohol and cannabis. Emerged in stoner and party culture in the 2000s.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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