Definition of knackered
knackered 
adjective
- extremely tired.
After working so hard today, I'm knackered.
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Originally submitted by brian c. from Charleston, SC, USA on Jun 26 1998. (Edit this definition.)
- extremely tired, especially after having vigorous sex.
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Originally submitted by brian c. from Charleston, SC, USA on Jun 26 1998. (Edit this definition.)
- used up, worn out, or broken.
- See more words with the same meaning: broken.
Originally submitted by Brad F. from Freeport, Bahamas, Bahamas on Oct 18 2002. (Edit this definition.)
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- A British term originating from a "knacker", who slaughters animals too old or too worn out to be used for food. So the knacker kills animals that are "knackered."
Originally submitted by Brad F. from Freeport, Bahamas, Bahamas on Oct 18 2002. (Edit this definition.)
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