Give a rip Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɪp
GIV-uh-RIP
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɪp
giv-AY-rip
Definition
An informal and somewhat slang expression meaning 'to care' or 'to be concerned' about something, almost always used in the negative to show indifference.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and slightly coarse; primarily used as 'don't give a rip' to show you don't care at all. Synonymous with 'don't care', 'don't give a damn', but softer than stronger vulgar expressions. Rarely used in formal settings.
Spanish: importar - preocupar (coloquial, negativo)Portuguese (BR): ligar - se importar (informal, negativo)Portuguese (PT): ligar - importar-se (informal, negativo)Chinese (Simplified): 在乎（口语，否定） - 关心（口语，否定）Chinese (Traditional): 在乎（口語，否定） - 關心（口語，否定）Hindi: परवाह करना (अनौपचारिक, नकारात्मक)Arabic: يهتم (عامية، سلبي)Bengali: পরোয়া করা - কেয়ার করা (সাধারণ-অনানুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: заботиться - волноваться (неформально)Japanese: 気にする - 関心を持つ（インフォーマル）Vietnamese: quan tâm - bận tâm (thân mật, không trang trọng)Korean: 신경 쓰다 - 관심 갖다 (비격식적)Turkish: umursamak - aldırmak (gayriresmî)Urdu: پروا کرنا - خیال کرنا (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: bận tâm - để ý (không trang trọng)
Example Sentences
I don't give a rip about what they think.
basic
She clearly doesn't give a rip about the rules.
basic
Do you really give a rip what happens?
basic
He acts like he doesn't give a rip about anything these days.
natural
Honestly, I don't give a rip if we win or lose.
natural
You can say whatever you want—nobody here gives a rip.
natural