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
1
Cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces.
"The taco was piled high with shredded chicken and cheese."
2
Having very lean, well-defined muscles (informal, fitness slang).
"After months of training, he looked absolutely shredded."
How to use shredded
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shredded
- Superlative
- most shredded
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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.
