pack a sad

English

Etymology

Unknown.

Verb

pack a sad (third-person singular simple present packs a sad, present participle packing a sad, simple past and past participle packed a sad)

1. (New Zealand, colloquial) To break down, to stop working.
2. (New Zealand, colloquial) To be negative or depressed.
   • 2010, Ray Avery, Rebel With a Cause:

     Some people invoke change by packing a sad and having a fight with their boss so they get sacked. They haven't got enough guts to do it themselves.

   • 2022, Larry Darter, The Chinese Tiger Ying:

     “I'd like to learn how to function in a proper relationship so I can stop packing a sad,” I said.