clapped out
Ready for scrap
Clapped out describes something worn out from overuse, especially machinery or vehicles that have deteriorated past their prime: a clapped out old van, The printer is completely clapped out.
Chiefly British.
The phrase suggests something has been worked until it can barely function.
Applied to people, it means exhausted: I'm clapped out after that hike.
- bentCurved; also dishonest
- exhaustedUtterly depleted of energy
- spentExhausted or disbursed
- kaputSlang for ruined
- brokenDamaged beyond function
tired · worn · run-down · dilapidated · decrepit · falling apart · old · jalopy · rust · knackered · banger · rattle · defunct · on its last legs · moth-eaten · antiquated · bushed · shabby
clapped outmint condition
Perfect, unused state
good as new · well-maintained · fully functional · pristine · roadworthy
clapped outbrand new
Completely unused, just acquired
spanking new · unused · new · fresh off the line · state-of-the-art
clapped outfull of beans
Very lively, energetic
energetic · vigorous · fresh as a daisy · fresh · sprightly
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