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kippered
What does kippered mean?
Wiped out, exhausted, finished. The kind of tired where you sit on the edge of the bed and just stare at the floor for ten minutes.
"I've been on me feet since six, I'm absolutely kippered."
Origin
Linked to 'kip' (sleep). Story goes mill workers would come home, demolish a plate of kippers, and pass out — kippered.
Frequently asked questions
What does kippered mean?
Kippered means absolutely knackered — completely worn out and done in.
How do you use kippered in a sentence?
For example: "After that double shift I'm proper kippered."
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