How to Pronounce "give a rip"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɪp
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh-RIP
UK
giv-AY-rip
Listen in Context
I don't give a rip about what they think.
She clearly doesn't give a rip about the rules.
Do you really give a rip what happens?
He acts like he doesn't give a rip about anything these days.