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Crackhead energy stems from an individual who is acting out for attention especially one who engages in bizarre actions with the intention to make others laugh. This phrase is typically used in conversations between Gen Zers. The wild expression refers to a person who is under the influence of an intense drug that causes them to lash out. Gen Zers, specifically teenage girls, co-opted this phrase to make jokes about how their crazy friend is misbehaving or acting illogically.

‘Crackhead Energy’ On Twitter:

Girls be like:

“Omggg Emily crackhead energy lmaoooo stop it Emily you crackhead 🤪🤣” pic.twitter.com/yNHLsTdztM

— Bird (@BirdExecutive) June 9, 2020

I was born 23 years ago today and even after all this time my crackhead energy is still very much alive, some things never change. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/31JU9Z8kHD

— CaptainTypho (@CaptainTypho13) July 27, 2020

Your honour, my client simply has “crackhead energy” pic.twitter.com/0RD8LkQ6MX

— Slazo (@slazo) August 24, 2020

Coconut was really my soulmate lmao we clicked from day one always shared the same crackhead energy. I miss him so much. pic.twitter.com/Qrtuitvh0T

— Neenah Tenaj (@neenahtenaj) September 5, 2020

Men love crackhead energy

— Big Boss’ Bitch (@metalgearach) September 6, 2020