noun General Slang

sleeper build

SLEE-per BILD · noun · slang

Looks average in clothes but is muscular underneath.

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A physique that appears unassuming when clothed but reveals an impressively muscular body once the shirt comes off.

“You'd never guess in a hoodie, but he's got a serious sleeper build.”
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sleeper build In A Sentence

You'd never guess in a hoodie, but he's got a serious sleeper build.

Origin & Usage

Gym slang using 'sleeper' (hidden potential) for a concealed physique.

People Also Ask

What is a sleeper build?

It's a physique that looks average or unremarkable in clothes but turns out to be surprisingly muscular once the shirt comes off.

Why is it called a sleeper build?

It borrows 'sleeper' from car culture, where a plain-looking car hides serious performance — here the muscle is hidden under regular clothing.

Is a sleeper build good?

It's usually said as a compliment, praising someone for being far more muscular than they first appear.

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