Torn or cut into thin strips or small pieces.
From Old English 'screadian' meaning 'to cut.' The word evolved through Middle English and gained the modern spelling 'shred' by the 1600s, with 'shredded' as its past participle form.
In modern slang, 'shredded' also means extremely muscular or excellent at skateboarding—a fun example of how old words get new life in youth culture!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.