ripped
Americanadjective
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drunk; intoxicated.
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under the influence of an illicit drug.
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having well-defined muscles; very muscular.
adjective
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torn
ripped jeans
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informal denoting or having highly developed muscles, esp abdominal muscles
a ripped torso
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Smith denied they had ripped out any ancient hedgerows and said those responsible were not troublemakers.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Often the videos appear to be ripped from trail or security cameras, enhancing vibes of authenticity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Economically, "the green shoots of change" visible beforehand, now very vulnerable if not ripped out, he implied.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Every time her ghost pops up on a device, my heart is ripped anew.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
They wore ripped jeans and dark sweatshirts and glared when Jonah stepped close, trying to read their name tags.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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