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deadass tired
What does deadass tired mean?
A fixed intensified expression meaning truly, completely worn out — 'deadass' modifying 'tired.'
"After that double shift I'm deadass tired."
Origin
Compound of NYC intensifier 'deadass' + 'tired'; illustrative of deadass as an all-purpose intensifier.
Frequently asked questions
What does "deadass tired" mean?
It means genuinely, completely exhausted. "Deadass" here intensifies "tired" to stress that you really mean it.
What does "deadass" do in this phrase?
"Deadass" is a NYC intensifier meaning seriously or truly, so "deadass tired" is stronger than just "tired."
Where is "deadass" from?
It's a New York City slang intensifier that spread widely, used to emphasize sincerity in phrases like "deadass tired" or "I'm deadass."
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