Definition of clapped out in English English dictionary
worn from age or heavy use and no longer able to operate (of cars or machines or people)
{s} (British Slang) tired, exhausted, drained of energy, weary; used up, worn out from heavy use
disapproval If you describe a person or a machine as clapped-out, you mean that they are old and no longer able to work properly. his clapped-out old car. clapped out comedians. a clapped-out car, machine etc is old and in very bad condition
clapped out
Turkish pronunciation
kläpt aut
Pronunciation
/ˈklapt ˈout/ /ˈklæpt ˈaʊt/
Etymology
[ 'klap ] (verb.) 14th century. Middle English clappen, from Old English clæppan to throb; akin to Old High German klaphOn to beat.