Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cream-crackered

adjective
/ˌkriːm ˈkræk.əd/
Definition
exhausted or tired; worn out from activity or exertion.
Examples
  • After running the marathon, I felt completely cream-crackered.
  • By the end of the workweek, she was cream-crackered and ready for a break.
Meaning
This informal British term describes a state of feeling extremely fatigued or drained, often after a long day or strenuous effort.
Synonyms
  • exhausted
  • fatigued
  • worn out
  • tired
  • drained