Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tapped-out

adjective
/ˈtæpt aʊt/
Definition
Exhausted of resources or energy; depleted.
Examples
  • After working three back-to-back shifts, I felt completely tapped-out.
  • She had invested so much time in her project that by the end, she was tapped-out and needed a break.
Meaning
When someone is tapped-out, they are typically at a point where they can no longer continue due to lack of money, energy, or resources.
Synonyms
  • exhausted
  • depleted
  • drained
  • spent
  • empty