Washed-up (Adjective)
Meaning
Doomed to extinction.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dinosaur species is essentially washed-up as volcanic eruptions ravage its remaining habitats.
- Cassette tapes have become washed-up due to advancements in digital music.
- Typewriters have been largely replaced, and manufacturers seem to think they are washed-up relics.
- Companies dependent on pagers should admit that this communication tool is washed-up in modern society.
- DVD sales figures continue their plummet, with physical discs all but washed-up due to digital media alternatives.