Literal translation
put out rotten
When to use it
Self-mockery when overwhelmed: "the task is impossible, so why bother." More negative than 躺平.
Origin
From sports slang about a team that stops trying once losing is certain; spread to general life attitude.
Examples
- 反正考不过,直接摆烂。I'm going to fail anyway — might as well give up.
Similar slang
躺平 (lie flat — milder)破罐子破摔