To feel very tired or exhausted.
Shagged-out
Example Sentences
"I'm absolutely shagged-out."
"He was shagged-out after the shift."
Etymology & History
From "shagged" (exhausted) plus "-out" for emphasis. "Shag" originally meant shake or rough treatment. Extended to mean tired by the early 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Informal
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