jacked
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The Iran war, which has jacked up oil prices and injected volatility into stocks, also weighs on the minds of executives.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
But back then, the U.S. was coming off a stimulus-driven postpandemic growth boom, giving the economy a significant buffer from the shock of higher borrowing costs when the Federal Reserve quickly jacked up interest rates.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
When the Palisades and Eaton fires displaced thousands of tenants last year, landlords across L.A. jacked up rental prices while the flames were still burning.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
“He was jacked up. But it wasn’t the best visual. It didn’t look as good as it could have.”
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025
"I'm gonna be late for work. The A train'll probably be all jacked up as usual."
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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