Word
jacked
US/ˈdʒækt/
UK/dʒˈækt/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“He got totally jacked over the summer.”
“After six months of heavy lifting and a strict diet, he looked completely jacked in his new gym photos.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'is', 'became', or 'got'.
Real-World Examples
“He talks about being "ripped" or "jacked."
Is this a sign of a young person developing healthy, disciplined habits?” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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