ripping

[ rip-ing ]

adjective

1. Chiefly British Informal. excellent; splendid; fine.

ripping

/ ˈrɪpɪŋ /

adjective

1. archaic.
   excellent; splendid

Derived Forms

• ˈrippingly, adverb

Other Words From

• ripping·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ripping¹

First recorded in 1705–15; rip ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Some children also benefit from a physical outlet for their anger, like ripping paper or squeezing a stress ball -- which more parents of boys encouraged than parent of girls.

From Science Daily

The very short headline set was pretty typical Carti–ripping live metal guitars, frantic redlined vocals and a scrum of new cuts like “Ketamine” that seethed with tension and circle-pit chaos.

From Los Angeles Times

After ripping up a copy of the bill in front of Seymour, Māori members who opposed the bill and some spectators in the gallery joined in the ceremonial dance.

From Salon

He crashed in a 2021 qualifying event, ripping a funny car in half and cracking two ribs.

From Los Angeles Times

“America was not going to tolerate the communist regime destroying our freedoms, ripping our borders wide open, trying to turn our kids trans and promoting abortion as reproductive rights,” she said.

From Salon