Pretending to be drunk or passed out in a
compromising situation in order to escape unintended consequences. Basically when someone is under the influence and uses the "I was really drunk excuse," in this case pretending to "
pass out," in order to escape
retribution from another individual or group.
Sam was getting a
lap dance from
Tim's girlfriend, Michelle, when Tim walked in. Sam decided to
play dead and he told Tim the next morning that Michelle had given him a lap dance after he passed out.