What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pooped
Example
I'm pooped after running the marathon this morning. [pooped: adjective]
Example
She was so pooped after working two jobs all day. [pooped: adjective]
exhausted
Example
He was exhausted after working overtime for a week straight. [exhausted: adjective]
Example
She felt completely exhausted after battling the flu for a week. [exhausted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exhausted is more commonly used than pooped in everyday language, especially in British English. However, both words are informal and casual in tone and can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pooped and exhausted?
Neither pooped nor exhausted are formal words, and both are considered casual and informal in tone. However, exhausted may be slightly more formal than pooped due to its stronger connotation and wider usage in different contexts.
