noun: a hopelessly ruined person or thing;

a person whose reputation has been completely ruined or who has been inexorably condemned;

a person who has been criminally convicted, resulting in a life sentence or the death penalty.
Tom: Did you hear about Jeremy's trial? The jury was out only 3 hours before finding him guilty on 12 of 14 charges.

Jason: Whoa, when is sentencing?

Tom: Tuesday. He's facing a minimum of 30 years. He's a through piece.
by godilluminati April 5, 2011
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