Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
washed up
Meaning
Washed up is Gen Alpha slang for thoroughly past your best, used mainly by ages 11–28.
Where it came from
The stronger form of washed.
Tone check
A gentle insult.
Used in a sentence
"He's washed up."
Peak: 2019–2026
Age range: 11–28
Safe for adults to use
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