Flake out Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Unexpectedly dozing off Used when someone falls asleep without planning to because of tiredness. After the marathon, he flaked out on the grass. Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Sleep Sometimes used in a humorous way to describe extreme tiredness without actually sleeping. I'm going to flake out if this meeting doesn't end soon. Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State Implies a short period of rest, not going to bed for the night. He flaked out for a few minutes during the movie.