Extremely tired. Warning: sounds like 'naked' to Londoners, with predictable results.
"Knackered after night shift."
"The team was knackered by the final quarter."
Phrases & Expressions · New Zealand slang
Knackered
Origin & notes
British inheritance, NZ staple.
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