adj Uncommon

shredded

Shredded (adj) means cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces. Example: “The taco was piled high with shredded chicken and cheese.”

adj

Cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces.

"The taco was piled high with shredded chicken and cheese."

Having very lean, well-defined muscles (informal, fitness slang).

"After months of training, he looked absolutely shredded."

How to Use Shredded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTorn into thin pieces, or, informally, having very visible muscle definition.

When to use it

The bodybuilding sense ("shredded" meaning lean and muscular) is informal gym slang.

Common pairings

shredded cheese shredded paper get shredded

Word Forms

more shredded comparative, most shredded superlative

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Rhymes for shredded

wedded bedded embedded

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “shredded” mean?

The word “shredded” means cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces. In plain terms, torn into thin pieces, or, informally, having very visible muscle definition.

How do you use “shredded” in a sentence?

Here is “shredded” used in a sentence: “The taco was piled high with shredded chicken and cheese.”

What part of speech is “shredded”?

“Shredded” is an adjective.

Is “shredded” a common word?

“Shredded” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “shredded” have?

“Shredded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces.