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fucked

adj.
US //ˈfəkt// UK //fˈʌkt// fucked
  1. 1 in serious trouble (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Vulgar Slang

    in a very bad situation with no way to escape or win.

    situated in a hopeless or catastrophic predicament where failure is certain.

    Example

    If the boss finds out I lost that file, I am totally fucked.

    Example

    The company realized they were completely fucked once the primary investor withdrew his support just days before the payroll was due.
  2. 2 very tired (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Vulgar Slang British English

    extremely tired or exhausted.

    physically or mentally exhausted. Common in British and Australian English slang.

    Example

    I've been working for twelve hours and I'm absolutely fucked.

    Example

    After the twenty-mile hike through the mud, the entire group was too fucked to even set up their tents.

    Teacher's tip

    In American English, 'fucked up' is more common for being under the influence, while 'fucked' alone for tiredness is more frequent in UK/Commonwealth dialects.
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  1. 3 unfair or wrong (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Vulgar Slang

    very unfair, cruel, or morally wrong.

    morally reprehensible, deeply unfair, or psychologically disturbing. Often a clipping of 'fucked up'.

    Example

    It is so fucked that they fired him right before his wedding.

    Example

    The way the system penalizes the poorest citizens for minor administrative errors is truly fucked.
Origin

From fuck + -ed.

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