knackered

UK
/ˈnæk.əd/
US
/ˈnæk.ɚd/

Traductions

knackeredadjective
more knackered
Comp.
most knackered
Super.
UK
/ˈnæk.əd/
US
/ˈnæk.ɚd/
crevéFamilier (anglais britannique) ; très fatigué.
After running the marathon, I was completely knackered and could barely move.
Après avoir couru le marathon, j’étais complètement crevé et je pouvais à peine bouger.
hors d'usageFamilier ; pour un objet ou un appareil qui ne fonctionne plus.
The old lawn-mower is completely knackered and won't start.
La vieille tondeuse est complètement hors d'usage et ne démarre pas.
knackeredpast participle
UK
/ˈnæk.əd/
US
/ˈnæk.ɚd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'knacker'.
abîméVerbe familier ; au sens de « endommager gravement ».
He had knackered the gearbox before the race even began.
Il avait abîmé la boîte de vitesses avant même que la course ne commence.
knackerverb

knackered

Past Simple

knackered
Past Simple
knackered
Past Participle
knackering
Gerund
UK
/ˈnæk.ə/
US
/ˈnæk.ɚ/
épuiserFamilier.
The long hike really knackered me, and I needed a nap afterward.
La longue randonnée m’a vraiment épuisé, et j’ai eu besoin d’une sieste après.
bousillerFamilier ; pour une chose abîmée, ruinée ou mise hors service.
He accidentally knackered the old radio while trying to fix it.
Il a bousillé l’ancienne radio en essayant de la réparer.
Traductions supplémentaires
équarrirPour l’abattage d’un animal, surtout un cheval, destiné à l’équarrissage.
Synonymes
wear out
tire out
knackerpast participle

knackered

Used chiefly in British & Australian English; informal adjective derived from past participle "knackered" meaning tired or broken.
crevéFamilier ; accord selon le contexte.
After working a double shift, she felt absolutely knackered.
Après avoir travaillé en double poste, elle se sentait complètement crevée.
bousilléFamilier ; pour quelque chose de cassé, usé ou hors d’usage.
The old lawnmower is completely knackered and won't start.
L’ancienne tondeuse est complètement bousillée et ne démarre pas.

Définitions

knackeredadjective
Extremely tired or exhausted.
After running the marathon, I was completely knackered and could barely move.
Damaged, broken, or worn out; no longer in working condition.
The old lawn-mower is completely knackered and won't start.
knackeredpast participle
Past participle of the verb “knacker”.
He had knackered the gearbox before the race even began.
knackerverb
To tire out or exhaust someone or something.
The long hike really knackered me, and I needed a nap afterward.
To damage or ruin something.
He accidentally knackered the old radio while trying to fix it.
To kill (an animal), especially a horse, for disposal rather than for human consumption.
The vet said the horse was beyond saving and would have to be knackered.
knackerpast participle
Exhausted; extremely tired.
After working a double shift, she felt absolutely knackered.
Broken, damaged, or worn-out.
The old lawnmower is completely knackered and won't start.