rip·ping
(rĭṕĭng)
[Probably from rip1.]
adjective
Informal- Excellent; marvelous: had a ripping time at the party.
rip
1 (rĭp)
[Middle English rippen, from Flemish.]
verb: ripped, rip·ping, rips.
transitive verb
- To cut, tear apart, or tear away roughly or energetically. See synonyms at tear1
- To split or saw (wood) along the grain.
- To subject to vehement criticism or attack: The critic ripped the tedious movie.
- Informal To produce, display, or utter suddenly: ripped out a vicious oath.
- Computer Science To copy (audio or audio-visual material from a CD or DVD).
intransitive verb
- To become torn or split apart.
- Informal To move quickly or violently.
noun
- The act of ripping.
- A torn or split place, especially along a seam.
- A ripsaw.
phrasal verbs
- rip into
- To attack or criticize vehemently: ripped into her opponent's political record.
- rip off
- To steal from: thieves who ripped off the unsuspecting tourist.
- To steal: ripped off a leather jacket while ostensibly trying on clothes.
- To exploit, swindle, cheat, or defraud: a false advertising campaign that ripped off consumers.
