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British slang
Exhausted; very tired.
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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knackered means Exhausted; very tired. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"knackered" means Exhausted; very tired. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Exhausted after an intense workout; pushed to the limit (or defeated soundly in a sport)
Severely stressed or exhausted, often due to overwork
I am totally exhausted or worn out (used for physical or mental fatigue)
Mentally exhausted or stressed; burnt out.
I couldnt sleep; used to express tiredness/exhaustion.
Mentally exhausted or stressed (literally "overheated").
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