washed-up

/ˈwɑʃtəp/
/ˈwɒʃtəp/
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Definitions of washed-up
  1. adjective
    doomed to extinction
    synonyms: done for, ruined, sunk, undone
    unsuccessful
    not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
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