ripping
word · lemma: rip
/ˈɹɪpɪŋ/
RI-ping
/ɹˈɪpɪŋ/
RI-ping
Definition
'Ripping' means tearing something quickly or forcefully. Informally, it can also describe something as excellent or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: rasgar - desgarrar - impresionante (slang)Portuguese (BR): rasgar - arrancar - sensacional (gíria)Portuguese (PT): rasgar - arrancar - brutal (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 撕裂 - 极棒的（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 撕裂 - 超級棒的（俚語）Hindi: फाड़ना - ज़बरदस्त (स्लैंग)Arabic: تمزيق - مذهل (عامية)Bengali: ছিঁড়ে ফেলা - দুর্দান্ত (স্ল্যাং)Russian: рвать - потрясающий (разг.)Japanese: 引き裂く - 最高の（スラング）Vietnamese: xé rách - tuyệt vời (tiếng lóng)Korean: 찢다 - 멋진 (속어)Turkish: yırtmak - harika (argo)Urdu: پھاڑنا - شاندار (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: merobek - luar biasa (slang)
Example Sentences
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