whacked

word · lemma: whack

/ˈhwækt/
wakt
/wˈækt/
wakt

Definition

'Whacked' is an informal word meaning very tired or exhausted, hit or struck, or in slang, killed. The meaning depends on the context.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal; 'whacked' for 'tired' is common in speech, especially in the US, while the meaning 'killed' is often used in crime slang or movies. Do not use in formal writing. Can also mean 'hit hard', usually as a past participle: 'got whacked'.

Example Sentences

I'm so whacked after that long exam.

basic

He got whacked on the head with a ball.

basic

The villain was whacked at the end of the movie.

basic

Man, I'm completely whacked—can we go home now?

natural

He got whacked pretty badly in last night's game.

natural

Everybody heard that the mob boss got whacked last year.

natural