cactus
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Non-functional, broken, exhausted, dead.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
I wouldn't mind throwing it away if it's cactus except for the VCR part which works fine, so then I'd be up for a new VCR as well.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cactus” mean?
Non-functional, broken, exhausted, dead.
Is “cactus” formal or informal?
cactus is generally slang.