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Word: Clapped Out

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: "Clapped out" is an informal term used to describe something that is worn out, old, or no longer working well due to age or heavy use. This term can refer to machines, vehicles, or even people who are very tired or exhausted.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "clapped out" when talking about things that are in poor condition because they have been used a lot or have aged significantly.
• It can also describe a person who feels extremely tired or worn out.

Examples:

1. For Machines or Vehicles:
   • "My car is clapped out; it barely starts anymore after all those years of driving."
2. For People:
   • "After the long hike, I was completely clapped out and needed to rest."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more casual conversation, you might say:
  • "That old laptop is completely clapped out; it crashes every time I try to open a program."

Word Variants:

• Clap Out (verb): To make something worn out or to stop functioning.
  • Example: "He clapped out his old bicycle after years of riding it every day."

Different Meanings:

• While "clapped out" usually refers to being worn out, in some contexts, it can also imply that something is no longer useful or effective.

Synonyms:

• Worn out
• Exhausted
• Run-down
• Decrepit
• Broken down

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Clap (something) back": This means to respond to criticism or an attack, but it's not related to being worn out.
• "Clap on": To start something, usually used in a different context and doesn’t relate to being tired or worn out.

Summary:

"Clapped out" is a descriptive term mainly used in informal settings to indicate that something (or someone) is no longer functioning properly due to age or excessive use.

Academic

Adjective

1. worn from age or heavy use and no longer able to operate (of cars or machines or people)