Ripping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ripping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of rip.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of rip.
More Meanings
- That rips, or can be removed by ripping.
- The action of one who rips (in any sense).
- (dated, slang) Excellent.
Example Sentences
We never had a Christmas in the country before. It was simply ripping.
“First-class place, Simla. Oh, ri—ipping!” said Bobby Wick, and ordered new white cord breeches on the strength of it.
“Certainly, I quite understand, my dear fellow,” Tennington had replied. “But you are to be congratulated—ripping girl, don’t you know—really.”
And ‘blubbing’ . . . Blubbing went out with ‘decent’ and ‘ripping’. Mind you, not a bad new language to start up. 1920s schoolboy slang could be due for a revival.
Word Forms
- rippings
Synonyms for ripping
Depending on context, synonyms include cacophonous, splitting, rending.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rending, splitting, cacophonous, stunning, rendition, thrilling.
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