licked
adj. C2 Proficiency US //ˈɫɪkt// UK //lˈɪkt// licked
adj. tired or defeated. You use this when you feel completely exhausted or when you have lost a fight or competition.
adj. exhausted, worn out, or soundly defeated. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'look' to describe a state of total fatigue or failure.
After the long hike, I am completely licked.
The team looked licked after the third goal, losing their energy and focus for the rest of the match.
He walked into the office looking thoroughly licked, his shoulders slumped from a week of failed negotiations and sleepless nights spent reviewing the contract.
Usage
Typically follows a linking verb; informal or colloquial in tone.