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(n) (Austr./New Z.): Antipodean utility swear-word which fulfils a role similar to that of fuck but isn't quite so naughty - you could almost get away with it in front of your maiden aunt.

Whilst its original literal meaning was verbal - "to have sexual intercourse" - the adjectival usage rooted - meaning to be broken or tired out (equivalent to knackered, fucked, and buggered) is more the predominant one.

Often used with reference to, for example, the gearbox of an HQ Holden which has started smelling interesting towing a trailer up a hill.
Col, I think you've rooted the clutch, bro.
Root by Blind Electric Ray August 15, 2008
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Aussie slang for sexual intercourse.
Can be used in place of Fuck, Bang, Womp and Screw.
If something is “Rooted” it is broken, stuffed and useless.
“Rooted” can also apply to a persons lack of energy.
“Oh, Susie is a hot babe, I’d sure like to root her”
“The car won’t start, it’s rooted”
“I went for a run this morning, now I’m rooted”
Root by Robby101 November 5, 2006
The aetheist equivalent of prayer. Aetheists don't believe in prayer, so they root for things instead.
Root by Pollup December 29, 2007
its when you have admin Privileges on a remote pc.
hey dude, thaks for this fast root!
root by root September 10, 2004
...to make known to other people what a complete toolor douche you really are
Nate Alexander really rooted himself out when he told us he liked watching The Tony Danza show.
root by jmay February 24, 2005
She's a hottie, but her friend is a root.
root by kevin wiley May 10, 2008