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String out 

To stretch out without a definite end.

especially used in relationships.

Can also be used for either time or space.
Guy: She's just going to string out the relationship till she finds something better.
Girl: You should be talking! You strung along our relationship for a whole year while you scoped other girls in dive bars.

-Or-

The cars were strung out in a line along the street.

-Or-

Let's string out these events so the band can setup before the ending dance.
String out by Digitus1 May 11, 2010
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string is hanging out 

Your tampon is showing.

strung out 

1 : physically weak as from long-term drug addiction
2 : addicted to a drug
3 : Totally high from drug use
Everyone was so strung out last night at the concert.
strung out by Valen August 19, 2004

strung out 

When after continuous drug use, a user feels like they're not high despite being heavily impaired, resulting in continued heavy drug dosing. Easily observed by the impairment, physical deterioration and continued dosing of the user.
Did you see Erika? She's so strung out, her cheekbones could cut glass. She had me over, 'cause she couldn't step away from her pipe for more than a few minutes.
strung out by phishsandwich January 26, 2009

strung out 

A term used in the 60's and 70's to describe a heavy drug user. The term originated because heavy drug users tended to move from one place to the other while trying to maintain their high. Eventually their clothing and possessions would be in multiple locations, or, "strung out."
Hey man, did you see that chick? She is so strung out.
strung out by nuriter April 18, 2011

Strung-out 

Someone who is high on some sort of drug and acting strangely and erratically
The passer by could tell that the man was strung-out due to his strange actions and his erratic movements
Strung-out by URban_101 January 4, 2012

strung out 

A SoCal punkrock band under the flag of Fat Wreck Chords (www.fatwreck.com), with albums such as Another Day in Paradise, Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, Twisted By Design, An American Paradox, Exile in Oblivion, and others.

This band is very unique in the punkrock scene, has been around for a long time, and has a deservedly loyal audience base. Check out their music at the website above.
Strung Out's gonna be playing at the Majestic Ventura Theatre next saturday night!
strung out by Elkazarr November 25, 2004
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