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    Is knackered a bad word?
    It used to be seen as a 'bad' word - I think because it stems from 'knackers' which is a slang word for testicles! But hardly offensive in this day and age. Oh shit... what does knackered actually mean then? I thought it just meant tired. I think it's mildly sweary; on a par with "crap," maybe.

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    What is a synonym for knackered?
    An apt synonym for knackered might be the phrase “ dead tired” for more than one reason. Knackered comes from the past participle of knacker, a slang term meaning “to kill,” as well as “to tire, exhaust, or wear out.” The origins of the verb knacker are uncertain, but the word is perhaps related to an older noun knacker.

    Knackered Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    Is 'knackers' a slang word?
    As a side note, the slang word ‘knackers’ is often used to describe male rude bits (well it is in the UK, not sure if the word has made it over to the US). Could this be where her mistake lies, or have we derived the word ‘knackers’ from ‘knackered’ in the first place and she is completely right to scold me for using the term.

    Is 'Knackered' a rude word? - General Questions - Straight

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    What does knackered now mean?
    And knackered now just means generically tired or broken. Ah well that sort of makes sense that someone would be shocked by it then. No it's not false, it's 100% a former use of the word. Ask anyone over 55, or that had strict parents that are in that age group.

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    Where did the term 'knackered' come from?
    The origins of the term can be traced back to the late 19th century. Knackered was initially used in reference to a horse being too old or worn-out to be of any use, often sent to a knacker’s yard for slaughter or disposal. Over time, the term shifted in meaning and came to be used colloquially to describe human exhaustion.

    20 British Slang For Tired – Knackered, Worn Out, Cream-Crackered

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    What does knackered mean in Irish slang?
    When asked to provide examples of Irish slang, Mr Kennedy explained that "knackered" was a term used to express tiredness. What does knackered mean? Knackered is a British slang word that means exhausted or worn out. Knackered is very informal and is primarily used in the U.K.

    KNACKERED Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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