ripped

[rɪpt]

ripped Definition

  • 1having strong, well-defined muscles with very little body fat
  • 2torn apart or to pieces

Using ripped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ripped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is ripped from all the weightlifting he does.

  • Example

    The paper was ripped into shreds.

  • Example

    She ripped her dress while dancing.

  • Example

    The storm ripped through the town, leaving a trail of destruction.

ripped Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for ripped

Phrases with ripped

  • to cheat or swindle someone by charging them too much for something

    Example

    I felt like I was ripped off when I saw how much they charged me for that meal.

  • to criticize or attack someone or something severely

    Example

    The boss ripped into him for being late again.

  • to allow something to start or happen with great energy or force

    Example

    He revved up the engine and let it rip down the highway.

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Summary: ripped in Brief

The term 'ripped' [rɪpt] has two main meanings. The first refers to having strong, well-defined muscles with very little body fat, as in 'He is ripped from all the weightlifting he does.' The second meaning is to be torn apart or to pieces, as in 'The paper was ripped into shreds.' Other phrases include 'rip off,' meaning to cheat or swindle someone, 'rip into,' meaning to criticize or attack someone or something severely, and 'let it rip,' meaning to allow something to start or happen with great energy or force.

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