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jacked
What does jacked mean?
Describes someone with significant muscle development, close to competitive-bodybuilder territory, combined with low body fat.
"Two years of consistent lifting and clean eating got him seriously jacked."
Origin
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.
Frequently asked questions
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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