adj
Uncommon
stacked
stakt
Stacked (adj) means Arranged in a pile, one on top of the other. Example: “The boxes were stacked neatly to the ceiling.”
adj
1
Arranged in a pile, one on top of the other.
"The boxes were stacked neatly to the ceiling."
2
Slang: physically well-built with visible muscle, or curvy.
"He'd been lifting for years and was noticeably stacked."
3
Unfairly arranged in someone's favour; rigged.
"The committee felt stacked against small businesses from the start."
How to use stacked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPiled up — or, informally, muscular/curvy, or unfairly biased.
When to use it
The body-description senses are casual slang; avoid them in formal writing.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like stacked.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Comparative
- more stacked
- Superlative
- most stacked
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The boxes were _____ neatly to the ceiling.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for stacked
See all rhymes for stacked →Frequently asked questions
What does “stacked” mean?
The word “stacked” means arranged in a pile, one on top of the other. In plain terms, piled up — or, informally, muscular/curvy, or unfairly biased.
How do you pronounce “stacked”?
“Stacked” is pronounced stakt (/stækt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stacked” in a sentence?
Here is “stacked” used in a sentence: “The boxes were stacked neatly to the ceiling.”
What part of speech is “stacked”?
“Stacked” is an adjective.
Is “stacked” a common word?
“Stacked” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stacked” have?
“Stacked” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: arranged in a pile, one on top of the other.
What is the difference between stacked meaning piled up and stacked meaning rigged?
Stacked describing physical objects means arranged in a pile one on top of the other, such as stacked boxes, while stacked meaning rigged describes a situation unfairly arranged in someone's favor, such as saying the deck is stacked against someone. Context makes clear which sense applies, since one is literal and the other figurative.
Is stacked as a slang term for physical appearance formal or informal?
This slang sense of stacked, meaning physically well-built with visible muscle or curvy, is informal and typically used in casual speech rather than professional or written contexts. It should be avoided in formal writing due to its colloquial and sometimes objectifying tone.
What does it mean when someone says the odds are stacked against them?
This phrase uses the figurative sense of stacked to mean that circumstances have been unfairly arranged, making success or a favorable outcome unlikely. It implies deliberate or systemic disadvantage rather than simple bad luck.
