What it means
Banjaxed means utterly broken or ruined, to the point it’s basically a write-off. You can use it for gadgets, cars, plans, or even yourself after a long shift, like you’re knackered and done in. It’s a very Irish way to say something’s beyond saving, and it sounds exactly as grim as the situation.
Usage examples
"The van conked out on the N7 and now the whole delivery’s banjaxed, plus my phone’s dead, so ring Seán if you need me."
"The printer is completely banjaxed again, it ate three pages and now it just blinks at me like it is my fault."
Where it comes from
A gloriously Irish word for utterly broken, ruined or wrecked, beyond any hope of repair. The origin is a mystery, pure Dublin invention from the early twentieth century, but everyone in Ireland knows the feeling. The car is banjaxed, the plan is banjaxed, and after a long week so are you.
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