Catch the vapors
phrase, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
To get wrapped up in someone else's hype or popularity.
Examples
“If you're hating, you're just gonna catch the vapors.”
“Thirty in a holding tank, catch the vapors Make me a pillow out of toilet paper" - Ice Cube, Really Doe.”
“Fresh up on them papers, haters catch the vapors Shoes alligator, I'm talking about Jordans" - Waka Flocka Flame, Young Niggaz.”
“Then you lost me when you said you'd never cross me then you crossed me And these hoes catch the vapors like Biz Markie And since they brought me these keys, niggas idolize me" - Gucci Mane, Bet Money.”
“By the snotty little muzzle of a latch-key neighbor When the folk push aggie over some dap with gators He will catch the vapors" - Aesop Rock, Catacomb Kids.”
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