Funny slang phrases to say you are tired creatively

It can get quite boring saying the same phrases over and over again. It is time to spice things up!

Millennials are easily bored. Whether it is a fashion trend, food, or the way we do basic things. They always want something new, even when it comes to language. We are always hit with the newest slang words every year. So, if you are one of the young and restless who are tired of saying “I am tired”, don’t worry, we’ve got something for you. Here is a list of funny and creative slang to say“I am tired”.

Bog-eyed

Try using Bog-eyed. The slang word was popularized in the 40s which often referred to tired eyes from the lack of Zss, the expression used for symbolizing sleep.

Cream-crackered

The slang word was famously used in the 80s which meant “tired or exhausted”.  According to the famous “Dictionary of slang” by Cassell, the term came from the brand of biscuits named Jacob’s Cream Cracker. So, it basically means you are saying that you are Jacob’s cracker when you are tired. Does that make any sense? Well, most slang words don’t.

Crawling on one’s eyebrows

It’s time for some Army slang. No, before BTS Armys get excited, we are here talking about the actual Army slang. This slang phrase is believed to be originated in World War I, according to the Dictionary of slang and unconventional English. It was a way of saying “you’re tired”.

Comfoozled

If you are bamboozled by the word, we are here to help you (did you notice the clever wordplay). Interestingly, the word was coined by Charles Dickens in the famous novel “The Pickwick Papers”. It means to overcome or to be exhausted.

Pumped

Yes, we know what pumped means nowadays and no, we are not mistaken by adding it to the list. Irrespective of what the word means nowadays, it meant that you are exhausted in the 1890s. So, don’t you think that it is time we change the meaning of the word pumped and bring back the 1890s?

Mondayish

I guess we can all relate to the word on a spiritual level. And of course, we don’t need anyone to explain the meaning of the word. Monday is associated with fatigue and tiredness, so mondayish means feeling tired or used up. The word is believed to be originated from the clergyman’s state of fatigue on a Monday after Sunday’s work.

So, colour up your language and teach some of these to your friends too!