knackers
noun
Definitions
One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.
One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; a clapper.
A harness maker.
One who slaughters and (especially) renders worn-out livestock (especially horses) and sells their flesh, bones and hides.
verb
Definitions
(UK slang) To tire out, exhaust.
Example: Carrying that giant statue up those stairs knackered me out
(UK slang) To reprimand.
Example: Digital giants Dstv and Vision Group’s Bukedde Television didn’t go untouched with the former lashed for laxities in re-connection especially in cases where a subscriber renewed their subscription by Mobile Money, while the latter got knackered for promoting witchcraft and witch doctors. ( http//trumpetnews.co.ug/2017/03/16/1615/ )