adjective
General Slang
Wrecked
/rɛkt/ · adjective · informal
Utterly exhausted — Irish for being completely wiped out.
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Definitions
1
Emotionally or mentally spent.
“The whole ordeal left me wrecked.”
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2
Hungover and feeling rough the morning after.
“Wrecked this morning, never drinking again.”
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3
Completely exhausted, drained, or worn out.
“I'm wrecked after that double shift, can't keep my eyes open.”
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Wrecked In A Sentence
Wrecked tired, going straight to bed.
The kids have me wrecked, no peace all day.
Wrecked after the gym, legs are gone.
Origin & Usage
Hiberno-English use of standard 'wrecked' as a go-to word for total exhaustion, far more common in everyday Irish speech than in many other dialects. Spelled the standard way.
People Also Ask
What does wrecked mean in Irish slang?
It means completely exhausted or wiped out, and can also mean badly hungover.
Is wrecked the same as drunk in Ireland?
Not usually — 'wrecked' means tired or hungover, while 'locked' means drunk, though they overlap the morning after.
How do Irish people say they're tired?
'Wrecked' is one of the most common — also 'in bits', 'banjaxed', or 'in flitters'.
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