hooped

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Meaning · English

beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; screwed.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Wayne Zandarco says he doesn't have a Plan B for a possible shutdown of bus service. "I'm hooped," he said.

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 “hooped” mean?

beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; screwed.

Is “hooped” formal or informal?

hooped is generally slang.