tore up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
unsightly, unkempt, dirty
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She went into rehab tore up but cleaned up quite nicely before her departure.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
particularly drunk
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tore up” mean?
unsightly, unkempt, dirty
Is “tore up” formal or informal?
tore up is generally slang.