ripped Meaning & Definition
What Does Ripped Mean?
Ripped is a verb that means simple past and past participle of rip. As an adjective, it means Torn, either partly or into separate pieces. As an adjective, it means Having extremely low bodyfat content so that the shape of the underlying muscles become pronounced. Said especially of well-defined abdominal muscles.
Ripped in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹɪpt/ |
| Synonyms | rent, blasted and damaged |
| Comparative / superlative | more ripped, most ripped |
Ripped Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of rip
Ripped as an Adjective
- Torn, either partly or into separate pieces.
- Pulled away from forcefully.
- In data storage, transferred to a hard disk from another portable media form.
- Copied or stolen usually from an identified source.
- Having extremely low bodyfat content so that the shape of the underlying muscles become pronounced. Said especially of well-defined abdominal muscles or of men who have them.
- Drunk, inebriated.
Verb
- To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.
to rip a garment; to rip up a floor
- To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.
My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble.
- To get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing.
- To move quickly and destructively.
- To cut wood along (parallel to) the grain.
- To copy data from CD, DVD, Internet stream, etc. to a hard drive, portable device, etc.
- (narcotics) To take a "hit" of marijuana.
- To fart.
- To mock or criticize (someone or something). (often used with on)
- To steal; to rip off.
- To move or act fast, to rush headlong.
- To tear up for search or disclosure, or for alteration; to search to the bottom; to discover; to disclose; usually with up.
- To surf extremely well.
Adjective
- Having extremely low bodyfat content so that the shape of the underlying muscles become pronounced. Said especially of well-defined abdominal muscles.
Synonyms of Ripped
Ripped synonyms and antonyms →Ripped in a Sentence
to rip a garment; to rip up a floor
My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble.
Word Forms & Grammar
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ripped (comparative more ripped, superlative most ripped)
Words That Rhyme With Ripped
Frequently Asked Questions About Ripped
Is ripped a verb or an adjective?
Ripped is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for ripped?
You can replace ripped with words such as rent, blasted and damaged. See the full list of ripped synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of ripped?
The comparative form is more ripped and the superlative form is most ripped.