clapped out

• Expression britannique informelle décrivant quelque chose d'usé, cassé ou ne fonctionnant plus correctement en raison de l'âge ou d'une utilisation intensive, souvent appliquée aux machines ou aux véhicules.

An informal British expression describing something that is worn out, broken, or no longer functioning properly due to age or heavy use, often referring to machinery or vehicles.

1. Worn out or brokenB2informalbritish

   Describes a machine or vehicle that is old, in poor condition, and no longer works properly.

   délabré

   • His car is completely clapped out and won't start.
   • They drove a clapped out old van across the country.
   • The washing machine is clapped out and needs replacing.

2. Exhausted or tiredB2informalbritish

   Used to describe a person who is extremely tired or worn out.

   épuisé, claqué

   • After working all night, I feel totally clapped out.
   • She was clapped out after the long hike.
   • He looked clapped out after the marathon.