Give up the ghost.

To die, break, stall, or malfunction.

I was late to work today because my car decided to give up the ghost.

by Jeff WebDog November 14, 2009

give up the ghost

Verb: to die in a submissive, peaceful fashion; or to die quickly, with finality, often brutally.

The freight-train barreling towards him, his foot still stuck, no time, he decided to give up the ghost.

by xmadmardiganx December 1, 2005

give up the ghost

To stop trying to do something because you aren't getting what you want for your efforts

I wanted to get back with my ex but now I'm 'bout to give up the ghost.

by OneHotTamale25 September 25, 2011

give up the ghost

to die, but can be used in reference to inanimate objects, ie, to stop working. In the case of subject matter, it means to reveal a secret, punchline, or conclusion.

Micah's birthday party is to be a surprise, but Brian might give up the ghost.

by Brian McManus June 11, 2006

give up the ghost

to die, to succumb

If he does give up the ghost, love will never be the same.

by The Return of Light Joker March 1, 2009

give up the ghost

To ejaculate so much to the point where one's soul literally leaves one's body.

Oh my God, Robert made me cum so hard last night that he made me give up the ghost.

by anarchyintheusa91 December 7, 2017

Give Up the Ghost

When you cum so hard your eyes roll back into your head and you forget who you are for 30 minutes.

I woke up in the the middle of the night when i heard my dad make my mom give up the ghost.

by William Bleauxerbackoüt April 22, 2019