"cabbaged mode" means: A state of being completely obliterated, beyond caring, or fully zoned out — typically from alcohol or extreme exhaustion. When someone ente.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.