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Definition of used up in English: used upadjective ˌjuːzd ˈʌp 1Worn out, incapacitated, rendered useless, as with continuous hard work, age, or excess; no longer competent or effective. 2Emotionally or mentally exhausted. 3Of appearance, comportment, etc.: which has a worn-out or wearied quality. In quot. 1853 as noun: the language of the worn-out or weary. 4Thoroughly exhausted by physical exertion or hardship; tired out, fatigued. 5Of a thing: that has been utilized to maximum capacity or usefulness; reduced or consumed through use.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Jon Bee’ (fl. 1816–1830) (real name John Badcock). From used + up, after to use up. Definition of used up in US English: used upadjectiveˌjuːzd ˈʌp 1Worn out, incapacitated, rendered useless, as with continuous hard work, age, or excess; no longer competent or effective. 2Emotionally or mentally exhausted. 3Of appearance, comportment, etc.: which has a worn-out or wearied quality. In quot. 1853 as noun: the language of the worn-out or weary. 4Thoroughly exhausted by physical exertion or hardship; tired out, fatigued. 5Of a thing: that has been utilized to maximum capacity or usefulness; reduced or consumed through use.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Jon Bee’ (fl. 1816–1830) (real name John Badcock). From used + up, after to use up. |