Definition: (adjective) Drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted.
Synonyms: fagged, fatigued, played out, washed-out, worn out, spent.
Usage: I can see myself now, worn out and dog-tired after the long day, lying on the mats of the palace veranda.
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