She admired his jacked physique during the gym session.
Even the cat seemed jacked, darting around the room.
They jacked the delivery van and escaped.
After three energy drinks, Jake was jacked and couldn't sit still.
The party got jacked as the DJ dropped the bass.
Similar words
fired up
jacked up
muscular
raised
hyped
buzzed
nicked
brawny
lifted
ripped
Meanings
Extremely muscular
adjective
sports
informal
Having a very large, well‑defined, and impressive musculature, often as a result of intensive weight training.
Examples
After months of training, Mark looks jacked in his new tank top.
The bodybuilder's arms were so jacked they seemed to bulge out of his sleeves.
Fans cheered as the jacked athlete entered the arena.
She admired his jacked physique during the gym session.
Even without a gym, his jacked frame was evident.
The photo highlighted his jacked shoulders.
Similar words
muscular
buff
ripped
brawny
well‑built
strong
toned
sinewy
Very excited
adjective
everyday
informal
Feeling extremely energized or agitated, often because of a stimulant such as caffeine, drugs, or intense excitement.
Examples
After three energy drinks, Jake was jacked and couldn't sit still.
The crowd went jacked when the band started their hit song.
She felt jacked during the late‑night gaming session.
He was jacked after hearing the news of his promotion.
The party got jacked as the DJ dropped the bass.
Even the cat seemed jacked, darting around the room.
Similar words
hyper
hyped
wired
amped
stimulated
energized
buzzed
fired up
Stole
verb
crime
informal
To take something from someone without permission, typically by force or stealth.
Examples
The thief jacked my bike while I was at work.
Someone jacked the new iPhone from the store.
He jacked the cash register during the robbery.
They jacked the delivery van and escaped.
The gang jacked several cars in the parking lot.
She reported that her purse was jacked.
Similar words
stole
snatched
pilfered
robbed
took
lifted
nicked
purloined
Lifted
verb
technology
neutral
To raise or increase something, especially by using a jack or similar device.
Examples
The mechanic jacked the car up to change the tire.
They jacked the old house to raise it for a new foundation.
We jacked the platform to reach the higher level.
The crew jacked the boat onto the trailer.
He jacked the heavy crate onto the pallet.
After the accident, the ambulance jacked the stretcher into the truck.
Similar words
raised
hoisted
elevated
lifted
upped
boosted
levered
jacked up
Etymology
From the verb jack ‘to lift or raise’, with the past‑participle suffix –ed; the muscular sense arose in American slang in the late 20th century, extending ‘jacked up’ to a heavily built body.
FAQ
What does “jacked” mean when describing a person’s body?
It means the person has a very muscular, well‑defined physique.
Can “jacked” be used to describe feeling excited?
Yes, in informal slang it describes a state of high energy or agitation, often from stimulants.
Is “jacked” the past tense of the verb “jack”?
Yes, it is the regular past tense and past participle of “jack”, meaning to steal or to lift.
How did the muscular sense of “jacked” develop?
It arose in American fitness slang, extending the idea of “jacked up” (lifted) to a heavily built body.
Is “jacked” appropriate in formal writing?
It is informal slang, so it is best used in casual contexts such as sports commentary or everyday conversation.
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