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Ireland slang
Completely exhausted or tired.
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Ireland
Formality
Informal.
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Knackered means Completely exhausted or tired. It is best read as ireland slang associated with Ireland.
"Knackered" means Completely exhausted or tired. In Ireland, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Finished / done / exhausted.
I am totally exhausted or worn out (used for physical or mental fatigue)
I couldnt sleep; used to express tiredness/exhaustion.
A state of extreme grogginess or difficulty waking up
To rest (slang, literally "to suck out" the energy or stress)
Bored; tired of something; jaded (from Hokkien).
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