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cactused
01
(Australian) broken, ruined, or no longer working
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most cactused
Comparative
more cactused
gradable
What does "cactused" mean in Australian slang?
n Australian slang, "cactused" means something is broken, ruined, or no longer working, and can also describe a person who is completely exhausted or unable to function properly. It is used in informal Australian English in both physical and figurative contexts, such as broken equipment, failed plans, or extreme tiredness. The term comes from "cactus," used in Australian slang to mean "dead" or "finished," which likely developed from the idea of something being dry, lifeless, or beyond recovery in harsh conditions.
Examples
My computer is cactused.
02
(Australian) in serious trouble or a difficult situation
Slang
Examples
He's cactused after missing the deadline.



























