ripped
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɪpt// UK //ɹˈɪpt// ripped
v. having very strong, clear muscles that you can see through the skin. People often use this to describe someone who works out a lot.
v. possessing highly developed and visible musculature, typically achieved through intensive resistance training and low body fat. Informal in register; frequently used in fitness and bodybuilding contexts.
He looks totally ripped after spending all summer at the gym.
The actor had to get ripped for his role as a superhero in the new movie.
While many athletes are strong, only those with exceptionally low body fat percentages appear truly ripped, as the muscle definition must be visible through the skin.
Usage
Primarily used as a predicative adjective after 'to be' or 'to get'.