pooped

adjective

slang
as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness "I'm really pooped after that hike," she sighed

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Recent Examples of pooped But a man in Scotland came up with an eye-popping plan to try to pamper his pooped peepers. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooped
  1. exhausted
  2. tired
  3. drained
Adjective
  • While no special launch event has been announced, these popular toys will be available at participating restaurants until supplies are exhausted.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Historical evidence supports this portrayal to some extent, with exhausted monks leaving wry marginal notes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of exhausted
Adjective
  • Depredation occurs when a shark steals an angler’s catch off their line, and Florida’s fishers are tired of it.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Pugh is tired of seeing her mom suffer by no fault of her own.
    — Bryant Reed, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • See you later, the swamp (drained or undrained).
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Definition of drained

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“Pooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooped. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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