adjective
General Slang
Shattered
/ˈʃætəd/ · adjective · informal
Wiped out, exhausted — knackered's close cousin.
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Definitions
1
Emotionally drained or overwhelmed.
“After the funeral she was completely shattered.”
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2
Worn out after exertion.
“Ran a half marathon and I'm shattered.”
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3
Extremely tired, drained.
“I'm shattered, I could sleep for a week.”
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Shattered In A Sentence
Two hours sleep, I'm shattered today.
Kids ran me ragged, totally shattered.
Shattered after the move, every muscle aches.
Origin & Usage
From the standard verb 'shatter' (break into pieces), used figuratively for being broken by tiredness. The exhaustion sense is chiefly British and informal.
People Also Ask
What does shattered mean in British slang?
It means completely exhausted or worn out, much like 'knackered.'
Is shattered always about tiredness?
Mostly, but it can also mean emotionally devastated, as in 'shattered by the news.'
What's the difference between shattered and knackered?
They're basically interchangeable for exhaustion, though knackered can also describe broken objects.
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