Someone who is muscular built but don't want to show his or her muscles in the public. Hence the expression "Ripped in the reed" - The person rather go in the reed to swim instead of exposing his or her almost naked, well trained body on the beach.
– Where is your friend? I thought he was swimming with us here on the beach?
– No, he is in the reed taking a swim.
– Why?
– Well, he doesn't want to show his muscular body in front of every one.
I understand, well thought of him.

– Yes, he is Ripped in the reed
by Felixos October 30, 2012
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