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Dog-tired

usgb/ˌdɔːɡ ˈtaɪərd/Volume
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Casual Expression

Best used in informal situations, like chatting with friends or in personal texts.

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Sorry, can't come out tonight, I'm dog-tired from the hike.
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Emotional Emphasis

Emphasizes a strong feeling of tiredness, more than just saying 'tired'.

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I was so dog-tired that I fell asleep on the couch instantly.
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Collocation Clues

Commonly paired with 'feels', 'looks', or 'got' to describe someone's state.

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She looks dog-tired after the double shift, doesn't she?
Visual representation of the word "Dog-tired"

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