juiced
/dʒuːst/
CommonUsing steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs to build muscle.
Rarely self-applied positively. Usually said about someone else, often skeptically. Carries a connotation of cheating the natural process.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | dude is definitely juiced, no way he got like that in a year | Someone's rapid progress is being attributed to steroid use. | reddit, 2024 |
| 02 | half the guys at my gym are juiced and pretending to be natty | Steroid use is common but people deny it. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | he came back from summer completely juiced up, jaw looks different | Someone visibly changed in ways consistent with steroid use. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | every influencer with that physique is juiced, stop comparing yourself to them | Fitness influencers use PEDs, making their look unrealistic for natural people. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Accusing or describing someone who uses steroids.
- Questioning whether a physique is natural.
- Discussing PED use in fitness or sports.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone who drinks juice.
- You mean someone is excited or energized.Use “hyped” instead.
Variations and related forms
Juiced vs natty
juiced
Juiced means using steroids or PEDs to build muscle beyond natural limits.
VS
natty
Natty means achieving your physique without any performance-enhancing drugs.
Origin and context
Slang for steroid use that spread from gym and sports culture into broader internet fitness discourse.
- First seen
- late-1990s
- Confidence
- medium
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