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to catch a fade
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to get knocked out or struck unconscious, usually in a fight
Slang
What does "to catch a fade" mean in street slang?
The structure combines "catch" (to receive or be given) with "a fade" (slang for a fight or physical beating), forming a verb phrase that describes being on the receiving end of a confrontation. It is used to describe losing a fight or being beaten up, often as a result of talking disrespectfully or making a bad decision. People typically say someone "caught a fade" when they got humiliated in a physical altercation, such as "He kept running his mouth and ended up catching a fade."
Examples
He caught a fade during the backyard fight.
