ripped
UK: rɪpt | US: rɪpt
adj. (of a person) having well-defined muscles with low body fat
adj. (of fabric or material) torn or split apart
vt. (past tense of rip) to tear something forcefully
The word ripped originates from the verb rip, which traces back to Middle English rippen (to tear apart), likely of Germanic origin. The modern slang sense ("muscular") emerged in the late 20th century, metaphorically comparing sharply defined muscles to the sharp edges of torn material. The -ed suffix marks it as a past participle, used adjectivally in both literal ("torn") and figurative ("muscular") contexts.
He worked out daily to stay ripped for the competition.
The poster was ripped off the wall during the storm.
She accidentally ripped her jeans on a nail.
Bodybuilders aim to look ripped for photo shoots.
The old book’s pages were ripped and fragile.