rip
To tear something fast and hard so that it opens or breaks into pieces.
To tear or pull something apart quickly and with force, often creating a long opening or several pieces.
A long cut or hole in cloth, paper, or another material where it was torn.
A long tear or hole in cloth, paper, or another material, usually caused by something being ripped.
To say very strong, negative things about someone or something.
To criticize or attack someone or something very harshly, especially in speech or writing.
To copy music or video from a CD, DVD, or file onto a computer or phone, usually changing the file type.
To copy digital audio or video from a CD, DVD, or other source into a computer or another digital format, often changing the format while copying.
To go very fast, usually in a car, bike, or on a board.
To move very quickly and often noisily, especially in a vehicle, sometimes suggesting carelessness or excitement.
A strong flow of water in the sea that moves away from the beach and can pull swimmers out.
A strong, narrow current of water that flows away from the shore, which can pull swimmers out to deeper water.
- Base: rip
- Plural: rips
- Base: rip
- 3rd Person Singular: rips
- Present Participle: ripping
- Past: ripped
- Irregular present participle: ripping Verb
- Irregular past: ripped Verb
let 'er rip
1start or continue at full power
To start something or keep going with full energy, speed, or force, without trying to limit it.
- When the light turned green, he hit the gas and let 'er rip.
- The band walked on stage and the singer yelled, "Let 'er rip!"
rip apart
1tear into pieces or destroy
To tear something into pieces, or to destroy something completely, physically or emotionally.
- The dog ripped apart the cushion while we were out.
- The scandal ripped apart the politician’s public image.
rip into
1attack or criticize fiercely
To attack someone very strongly, usually by shouting or criticizing, sometimes by hitting.
- The coach ripped into the players after their lazy performance.
- Commentators ripped into the company for ignoring safety rules.
rip it up
1do something with great energy
To do something, like play music, dance, or play sport, with a lot of power, skill, and excitement.
- The band really ripped it up on stage last night.
- She ripped it up on the dance floor at the wedding.
rip off
1something unfairly expensive or poor value
A thing, deal, or price that is very unfair because you pay too much money for what you get.
- That concert was a total rip off; the band only played for thirty minutes.
- Seven dollars for a bottle of water is a rip off.
rip off
2cheat someone or overcharge them
To cheat someone, especially by making them pay too much money for something or by giving them very poor value.
- Tourists often get ripped off by taxi drivers near the airport.
- I felt completely ripped off after paying so much for such a tiny meal.
rip on
1tease or mock someone
To make fun of someone or criticize them in a joking or unkind way.
- They always rip on him for his old phone.
- Stop ripping on your little brother; you’re making him upset.
rip one
1pass gas (fart) loudly
To fart loudly.
- Someone ripped one in the elevator and everyone went quiet.
- He laughed so hard he accidentally ripped one.
rip open
1open something by tearing it
To open something, like a package or envelope, by tearing it quickly and strongly.
- He ripped open the envelope to see what was inside.
- The explosion ripped open the side of the truck.
rip out
1remove something violently
To pull something out fast and with force, especially something that is fixed in place.
- They ripped out the old kitchen and started again from scratch.
- He ripped out the page from his notebook.
rip someone a new one
1scold or criticize extremely harshly
To shout at someone or criticize them in a very loud, very angry, and very strong way.
- The boss ripped him a new one for missing the deadline.
- If you crash the car, your dad is going to rip you a new one.
rip through
1move fast through and damage
To move quickly through a place and cause a lot of damage.
- A powerful storm ripped through the town overnight.
- The fire ripped through the building in minutes.
rip to shreds
1totally destroy or harshly criticize
To completely destroy something or say extremely strong, negative things about someone or something.
- The dog ripped the toy to shreds in seconds.
- The reviewers ripped the new play to shreds.
rip up
1tear into pieces or cancel
To tear something, like paper or cloth, into small pieces; or to officially end a plan, rule, or contract.
- She ripped up the letter and threw it in the bin.
- The new government plans to rip up the old agreement.