Bitch out Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɪtʃ/ /ˈaʊt
BICH-owt
bˈɪtʃ/ /ˈaʊt
BICH-owt
Definition
To refuse to do something out of fear or nervousness, especially after saying you would do it; very informal and slightly vulgar.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, considered rude or offensive in many contexts. Common with 'of' ("bitch out of something"). Often used by younger speakers. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. Similar to 'chicken out,' but harsher.
Spanish: echarse para atrás (coloquial) - rajarse (vulgar)Portuguese (BR): amarelar (gíria) - arregão (gíria)Portuguese (PT): acobardar-se (calão) - deixar-se ficar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 怂了（俚语） - 临阵退缩（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 怯場（俚語） - 關鍵時刻退縮（俚語）Hindi: डरकर पीछे हटना (अम्लीय/अशिष्ट)Arabic: يَجُب عن الفعل (عامية - مسيئة)Bengali: ভয়ে পিছিয়ে যাওয়া (অশ্লীল-স্ল্যাং)Russian: струсить (сленг) - дать заднюю (грубое)Japanese: ビビってやめる（スラング）Vietnamese: rút lui vì sợ (tiếng lóng) - sợ quá mà không làm (thông tục)Korean: 겁먹고 포기하다 (속어)Turkish: korkup vazgeçmek (argo)Urdu: ڈر کر پیچھے ہٹ جانا (غلیظ/بازاری)Indonesian: pengecut (slang) - mundur karena takut (slang)
Example Sentences
He was going to ask her out but bitched out at the last minute.
basic
Don’t bitch out—just try it!
basic
She promised to ride the rollercoaster but bitched out.
basic
I was ready to quit my job, but then I totally bitched out.
natural
Don’t bitch out of the presentation—you’ll do fine.
natural
He acts so tough, but he always bitches out when it’s time to speak up.
natural