Definition

Australian slang for when something is completely broken, exhausted, or generally beyond repair. The Aussie equivalent of 'screwed,' proving once again that Australians have a colorful way of describing disaster.

Example Usage

My laptop is absolutely rooted after I spilled coffee on it, and I'm rooted too after staying up all night trying to fix it.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rooted&defid=484)

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