adjective, verb (past tense/past participle)
empilhado
1. arranged or placed one on top of another in a pile
The boxes were stacked neatly in the corner.
As caixas estavam empilhadas organizadamente no canto.
2. loaded or filled with something in abundance
The deck was stacked against him from the start.
As cartas estavam marcadas contra ele desde o início.
3. having an attractive or well-built physical appearance (slang, informal)
She's stacked with talent and confidence.
Ela tem muita desenvoltura e autoconfiança.
4. arranged or organized in layers or tiers
The shelves were stacked with books.
As prateleiras estavam repletas de livros.
In American English, 'stacked' has both literal meanings (objects in a pile) and informal slang usage. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'empilhado' is primarily literal. The idiom 'deck is stacked' is widely understood in both cultures due to card-playing references and is commonly used in business and political contexts.
NYC Slang
stacked - refers to attractive appearance or having many advantages; 'the deck is stacked' means odds are against you
Related Idioms & Phrases
the deck is stacked against someone - odds are unfavorable
stacked with - full of or containing large amounts of
have the deck stacked in your favor - to have advantages
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