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Ripping Meaning in English

word · lemma: rip

/ˈɹɪpɪŋ/
RI-ping
/ɹˈɪpɪŋ/
RI-ping

Definición

'Ripping' means tearing something quickly or forcefully. Informally, it can also describe something as excellent or impressive.

Uso & Matices

As a verb, always refers to physical tearing ('ripping paper'). As slang, 'a ripping time' means a great experience. Common in UK English as positive slang ('ripping yarn' = exciting story). Can be confused with 'rip-off' (scam); they are different.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He is ripping the old shirt into pieces.

basic

Stop ripping the paper!

basic

The dog started ripping the newspaper.

basic

We had a ripping good time at the party last night.

natural

His new album is absolutely ripping!

natural

The wind was ripping through the trees all night.

natural