fed up

adjective

: tired, sated, or disgusted beyond endurance

Examples of fed up in a Sentence

We've had one delay after another, and I'm starting to feel pretty fed up. fed up with the noise and bustle of the big city, the family decided to try country life
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The American people, by and large, many of them are fed up. ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025 California Democrats face voter fury over Trump and Elon Musk In California’s deep-blue districts, town hall meetings have become venting sessions for voters fed up with Trump, Musk and the weakness of the Democratic Party. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025 Longfellow residents say they are fed up with the large numbers of cars and delivery trucks frequenting the DashMart. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025 In a market where domestic travel demand has been unpredictable, this move could help budget airlines like Frontier boost profits while appealing to travelers who are fed up with rising fees. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fed up

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fed up was in 1900

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“Fed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fed%20up. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

fed up

adjective
: utterly worn-out and disgusted

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