dog-tired

dog-tired
adjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
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the day's shopping left her exhausted

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he went to bed dog-tired

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was fagged and sweaty

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the trembling of his played out limbs

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felt completely washed-out

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only worn-out horses and cattle

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you look worn out

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Similar to: ↑tired

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