A fork of Rural Dictionary
Less intense than the experience of "blacking out" when drunk and not remembering portions (or all) of your night, "browning out" occurs when you don't remember something until someone brings it up. It's not a complete blackout, but partial, because you remember once someone refreshes you.
I didn't even remember making out with Bryanne until J-Lo told me (it must not have been that good)! I definitely had a brown out last night.
A partial loss of power similar to a blackout, but with less intensity. May cause lights to flicker, electronic devices to turn on/off spontaneusly, etc. See brownout
California, in the midst of a constant energy crisis, is apt to have brown outs, especially during the summer.
A reduction or cutback in electric power, especially as a result of a shortage, a mechanical failure, or overuse by consumers.
If a city uses too much electricity, a brown out occurs.
Accidentally taking a dump in your pants.
Simon had a brown out on his way to work and had to return home to change his pants.