Meaning of done up | Babel Free
Definitions
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Worn-out, exhausted. colloquial, obsolete
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Ruined by excess, especially gambling. US, colloquial, obsolete
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.