General
stuffed
What does stuffed mean?
Very tired; or ruined/broken; 'stuffed' can also mean 'done for'.
"After moving house all day I'm completely stuffed."
Origin
Figurative use of 'stuff'; common Australian usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'stuffed' mean in Australian slang?
It can mean exhausted, broken, or in serious trouble depending on context.
What does 'get stuffed' mean?
It's a dismissive way of telling someone to go away or forget it, roughly equivalent to 'get lost'.
How do you know which meaning of 'stuffed' is intended?
Context decides it. 'I'm stuffed' after work means tired, 'the telly's stuffed' means broken, and 'we're stuffed' means in trouble.
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