To be ripped (adjective). In normal everyday English ripped means ‘torn’ – you can rip your jeans or a piece of paper, but… …in slang it’s got nothing to do with that. If a person is ripped (usually men/guys, but not always) means they have great muscles and bodies – probably because they work out a lot the gym or are into sport.
Example 1)
“Dude, you’re so ripped! What’s your secret?”
“Gym two hours a day!”
Example 2)
“Have you seen Martin lately?”
“No, why?”
“He’s done something to himself! He totally ripped!”
“What? No way! He used to be so overweight!”