Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dog-tired

idiom
/dɔg ˈtaɪərd/
Definition
Extremely tired or exhausted.
Examples
  • After hiking all day, we were completely dog-tired.
  • She felt dog-tired after running the marathon.
  • By the time he got home from work, he was utterly dog-tired.
Meaning
The term ‘dog-tired’ describes a state of being very fatigued, often after a long day of work or activity.
Synonyms
  • exhausted
  • weary
  • worn out