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jacked

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈdʒækt// UK //dʒˈækt// jacked Slang

adj. having a very muscular and strong body. You use this to describe someone who looks like they spend a lot of time lifting weights at the gym.

adj. possessing a high degree of muscular development and physical strength. Typically used predicatively after a linking verb like 'get' or 'be'.


SIMPLE

He got totally jacked over the summer.

CONTEXTUAL

After six months of heavy lifting and a strict diet, he looked completely jacked in his new gym photos.

COMPLEX

The actor had to get jacked for his role as a superhero, undergoing a grueling physical transformation that involved twice-daily workouts and a massive increase in protein intake.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows linking verbs like 'is', 'became', or 'got'.

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