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stacked

adj.
US //ˈstækt// UK //stˈækt// stacked
  1. 1 arranged in a pile (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    placed neatly on top of each other in a pile.

    arranged in an orderly pile or vertical heap.

    Example

    The shelves were filled with stacked boxes of old books.

    Example

    The warehouse was filled with neatly stacked pallets, each labelled with a destination code for the morning delivery.
  2. 2 having many skilled members (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Sport

    having a lot of very talented or strong people in one group.

    possessing an abundance of talent, skill, or resources, often to a degree that makes competition difficult.

    Example

    The other team is totally stacked with professional players this year.

    Example

    With three former champions on the roster, the team is so stacked that most analysts consider the upcoming tournament a formality.
  3. 3 unfairly arranged (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    arranged in a way that is not fair or gives someone an unfair advantage.

    prearranged or manipulated to ensure a specific, often unfair, outcome.

    Example

    He felt like the deck was stacked against him during the job interview.

    Example

    The legal system can sometimes feel as though the deck is stacked against those without the means to hire expensive representation.

    Usage

    Often used in the phrase 'the deck is stacked against someone'.
  4. 4 muscular (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Slang

    having a very strong, muscular body.

    possessing a highly developed or muscular physique.

    Example

    He has been going to the gym every day and looks seriously stacked.

    Example

    After six months of intensive weightlifting and a strict diet, he returned from the summer break looking remarkably stacked.

Last updated June 20, 2026