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whacked

American

[hwakt, wakt] / ʰwækt, wækt /

adjective

Chiefly British Slang.

exhausted; tired out.

Etymology

Origin of whacked

First recorded in 1915–20; whack + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Mitchell finished unbeaten on 25 off 14 balls while Santner whacked 17 not out off eight as New Zealand won with 13 balls to spare.

From BBC

You couldn't aim yourself very well and sometimes you rolled into the coffee table by mistake and whacked your nose.

From Literature

The latest market driver is his selection of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve boss, which has lifted the dollar, hit bond prices and whacked precious metals.

From MarketWatch

Anisimova, beaten in last year's Wimbledon and US Open finals, showed the first signs of frustration as she whacked the soles of her trainers with her racquet.

From Barron's

She yanked her earbuds out and whacked the hand that was gripping the back of the sofa.

From Literature

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