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British slang
Severely stressed or exhausted, often due to overwork
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Semi-informal; still use judgment.
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burnt out means Severely stressed or exhausted, often due to overwork. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"burnt out" means Severely stressed or exhausted, often due to overwork. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Mentally exhausted or stressed; burnt out.
Overwork; severe burnout due to excessive work.
Having a severe headache or feeling overwhelmed by stress
Stressed, depressed, or suffocated by worry (literally "choked")
Mentally exhausted or stressed (literally "overheated").
What is stressing or bothering you?.
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