burnout

  1. Noun.  Using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary, causing the spinning tires to produce smoke and burn rubber.
  2. Noun.  (US, slang) A pot addict; one whose brains have been burned out.
  3. Noun.  (psychology) The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.

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