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.