kippered

adjective2

1. •
   Stiff and lacking vitality; stale.

   • At first I thought perhaps my students were writing this kind of kippered prose because they were attempting scenes and subjects that they knew nothing about. — 1963
2. •
   Worn out; tired.

   • Cigar clenched between his knuckles, Johnnie Whiteside patted Gordon's knee. 'How d'you feel, old spud?' 'Slightly kippered,' Gordon answered. 'Not too kippered?' said Eric. — 2012