knackered

adjective (knackered — slang, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ); verb form (past of knacker)

«knackered» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(slang, UK) Knackered means extremely tired, worn out. tree →
(slang, UK) Knackered means broken or too old and worn to work properly. tree →

In the lessons

Very common in casual British, Irish, Australian and NZ speech, like «shattered» or «exhausted». In stories with real dialogue it shows a tired character or a broken thing. In exam writing it is too informal. Phrases: absolutely knackered, completely knackered, I'm knackered.

Examples

(slang) I'm knackered after that cross-country run. tree →
(slang) Mum was knackered after her night shift. tree →
(slang) My bike is knackered — the chain keeps falling off. tree →
We were all knackered by the end of the camping trip. tree →
(slang) This old phone is completely knackered. tree →
«You look knackered,» said Gran. «Go to bed.» tree →

Note

Informal slang, mildly rude to some older people, but common and not a swear word. Not usual in American English (Americans say «beat», «wiped out» or «exhausted»). Formal equivalents: exhausted, worn out, broken.

On Mova

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