ripped

IPA/rɪpt/
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ripped — adjective

  • rippedpositive
  • rippedercomparative
  • rippedestsuperlative

1. describing a body with such firm, well-shaped muscles that each muscle group is

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a body with such firm, well-shaped muscles that each muscle group is clearly visible through the skin, usually because of long-term heavy exercise such as weight training.

例句

Diego has been going to the gym every day for two years, and now his arms are completely ripped.

present perfect continuous + result: [body part] is ripped

The fitness magazine featured a photo of Amara's ripped shoulders and back.

attributive use: ripped + [body part]

同義詞
  • jacked

    very similar slang; slightly more informal and common in American English

  • buff

    describes a generally muscular body, less extreme than ripped

  • cut

    emphasises very low body fat so every muscle is sharply defined, common in bodybuilding

  • toned

    describes light muscular firmness without extreme bulk; less intense than ripped

反義詞
  • flabby

    having soft, loose body fat rather than firm muscle

  • skinny

    thin without visible muscle definition

文法句型

be + ripped

a ripped + [body part]

get + ripped

用法筆記

This sense is common in fitness magazines, gym conversations, and social media posts about bodybuilding. It is not used in formal or academic writing about health.

常見錯誤

❌She is ripped from eating healthy food.
✅She is ripped from doing heavy weight training.
💡The word 'ripped' refers specifically to muscle definition gained through intense exercise, not from diet or light activity alone.
❌He has a very ripped stomach.
✅He has very ripped abs / a very ripped six-pack.
💡Native speakers usually name a specific muscle group (abs, arms, chest, shoulders) or use 'physique/body,' rather than generic body parts like 'stomach.'

2. slang for being so drunk that you can no longer control your movements or speech

2.形容詞C1
釋義

slang for being so drunk that you can no longer control your movements or speech, or so affected by an illegal drug that your mental state is strongly altered.

例句

After five tequila shots, Jack was completely ripped and could barely stand up.

be + completely ripped from [cause]

Sofia warned her younger brother not to get ripped at the party.

warn against getting ripped at [event]

同義詞
  • wasted

    very similar slang for extremely drunk, possibly more common in American English

  • smashed

    common slang for very drunk, with a similar level of informality

  • blitzed

    slang for being strongly affected by alcohol or drugs, slightly dated

  • stoned

    specifically refers to being high on cannabis, not alcohol

反義詞
  • sober

    not affected by alcohol or drugs at all

文法句型

be + ripped

get + ripped

用法筆記

This is very informal slang, most common in spoken English among young people and in casual online communication. It is not appropriate for formal writing, professional conversations, or polite social settings. The phrase 'get ripped' in this sense usually refers to drinking alcohol at a party rather than drug use, though it can cover both.

常見錯誤

❌He was ripped after one glass of wine.
✅He was tipsy after one glass of wine.
💡'Ripped' means extremely drunk, not slightly affected. Use 'tipsy,' 'buzzed,' or 'light-headed' for a small amount of alcohol.