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done up

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Worn-out, exhausted.
  2. Ruined by excess, especially gambling.

Equivalents

Deutschzu
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Kurdîzû

Examples

“"You'd better lie⟳ down for a bit. I expect⟳ you're about done up." -- "There's nowhere for me to lie⟳ down, sir," he answered, and there was in his voice a humbleness which was very distressing. -- "Don't you know⟳ anyone in the house who'll give⟳ you a shakedown? -- "No, sir."”
“"By ginger, I'm glad you came along, Mudgy; I give⟳ you my word I couldn't have⟳ walked another half-mile. I'm done up, absolutely."”
“Near-synonyms: effete, dissipated”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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