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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Ledley King and his knacked knees are discussing the possibility of a new contract with Spurs.
From The Guardian • Jun. 1, 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
Trying not to get too excited though in truth after back-to-back Tests, one OBO stint and one TMS review as well as being unable to go to bed till afternoon drinks, I'm absolutely knacked.
From The Guardian • Dec. 6, 2010
Peter Crouch will miss England's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland due to having a knacked back for a big man.
From The Guardian • Sep. 1, 2010
A knacked blue guitar'd been left on a broken stool.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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