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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"I was annoyed the pothole just ripped the tyre and there was no warning on the road," she said.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
It might as well have been ripped from a diary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Often the videos appear to be ripped from trail or security cameras, enhancing vibes of authenticity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
A campaign to install him as Iran’s leader intensified in January, as protests ripped through the country.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
They ripped the sleeping bags out of their packs, zipped them together, and threw the large cover over the trunk.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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