knacked
Britishadjective
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broken
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worn out
Etymology
Origin of knacked
C20: from knackered
Example Sentences
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Everton's deal to sign Leroy Fer and his knacked knee from FC Twente has collapsed.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 30, 2013
Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky remains hopeful of making the Group A decider against Poland on Saturday, even though he can barely stand due to a knacked Achilles.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 13, 2012
And Bernard Cribbins has launched an inquiry into why his Sunderland players have been knacked so often this season.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 11, 2011
Cesc Fabregas is knacked and out of the game, and may even miss the upcoming cultural exchange trip to Barcelona.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 25, 2011
A knacked blue guitar'd been left on a broken stool.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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