knacker
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To tire out, exhaust; to beat up and use up (something), leaving it worn out and damaged.
Register: slang
Examples
Carrying that giant statue up those stairs completely knackered me.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To reprimand.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “knacker” mean?
To tire out, exhaust; to beat up and use up (something), leaving it worn out and damaged.
Is “knacker” formal or informal?
knacker is generally slang.