fed up — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

fed up (/fɛd ʌp/)

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🔊 /fɛd ʌp/

Meaning

Meaning: annoyed and bored

Feeling bored, annoyed, or unhappy because a situation has gone on too long.

Examples

🗣 I’m fed up with waiting for the bus every day.

Etymology

From ‘fed’, as if overfed to the point of being unable to take more.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal expression of frustration.

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