Snookered

British Slang

Definition

Trapped or stymied—put at a disadvantage with no clear way forward.

Examples

"I missed the last train and the buses are on strike, so I’m completely snookered for getting home tonight."

"We’re snookered without the permit—the council won’t let us start the project."

"Her car conked out on the motorway and there’s no signal to call for help; she’s utterly snookered."