ˌstrung-ˈout adjective [not before noun] informal

1. strongly affected by a drug, so that you cannot react normally Synonym : high
strung-out on
strung-out on drugs

2. extremely tired and worried

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strung out
adj., slang, colloquial
1. Nervous, jittery, jumpy; generally ill because of drug use or withdrawal symptoms.
The only explanation I can think of for Max's behavior is that he must be strung out.
2. To suffer because of a lack of something previously accustomed to, such as the love and affection of someone.
Sue is all strung out for Jim; they've just split up.
Compare: SPACED OUT.

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