Jacked
Extremely muscular and ripped — bigger and harder than just fit.
Definitions
Heavily muscled and lean, with hard, defined muscle. A strong step up from just 'in shape.'
Outside the gym, 'jacked up' can mean messed up or broken, a separate older sense.
Pumped up and energized, often from pre-workout or adrenaline.
Jacked In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
American slang for muscular dating to at least the 1980s, possibly from 'jacked up' (built up / boosted). It became gym-standard vocabulary through bodybuilding and action-movie culture.
People Also Ask
What does jacked mean?
Jacked means extremely muscular and lean. It describes someone who is clearly strong and well-built, beyond just fit.
What's the difference between jacked and swole?
They overlap, but jacked leans toward hard, defined, athletic muscle while swole emphasizes a big, pumped, fuller look.
Can jacked mean broken?
Yes, in a different sense. 'Jacked up' can mean damaged or messed up, like a 'jacked up' knee.
Is being jacked the same as being big?
Not quite. You can be big without being lean; jacked implies both size and visible muscle definition.
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