tore up

The phrase "tore up" is widely used in US slang, particularly in the Southern states, with various meanings depending on context.

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Definition

B2General

(slang, regional)In a state of disrepair or disarray.

Example

Your car looks tore up; you should take it to a mechanic.

B2Social

(slang, informal)Extremely intoxicated.

Example

We got tore up at the party last night.

B2Emotional

(slang, regional)Deeply upset or distressed.

Example

He's been tore up since his friend moved away.

B2Appearance

(slang, regional)Unkempt or dirty in appearance.

Example

She showed up to the meeting looking tore up.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tore up":

tear up tear it up rip up in tatters tear apart rip to shreds rip into rip out to pieces messed up tear at cracked up cut up beat up banged up screwed up tear down tear off to bits fucked up jacked up on a tear toes up cut to pieces rarked up rough up muss up go to pieces shook up in ruins broken down done up rucked up turnt up chew up mess up come undone fuckered up mist up rags and tatters in rags worn out tat up bang up fall apart tear away rumple up jammed up come apart worse for wear