pack a sad

verb — 2 senses

pack a sad

verb

Etymology Unknown.

1

New Zealand, Colloquial To break down, to stop working.

2

New Zealand, Colloquial To be negative or depressed.

  • Some people invoke change by packing a sad and having a fight with their boss so they get sacked. They haven't got enough guts to do it themselves.2010, Ray Avery, Rebel With a Cause:
  • “I'd like to learn how to function in a proper relationship so I can stop packing a sad,” I said.2022, Larry Darter, The Chinese Tiger Ying:

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