What is the meaning of dog-tired?

adjective

  • Drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted.
    • usage: "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out horses and cattle"; "you look worn out"
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