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ripping

[ rip-ing ]

adjective

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


ripping

/ ˈɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. archaic.
    excellent; splendid
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ辱Բ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • pԲ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ripping1

First recorded in 1705–15; rip 1 + -ing 2
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Rather than ripping up the side, Morrell believes "three to five signings" could ensure Wrexham compete and try to gauge whether they need to invest more in the playing squad.

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At a distance of two centuries, it has become a ripping yarn, the true story clouded in legend.

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Alexander-Arnold responded by ripping off his Liverpool shirt before running towards the corner flag, bellowing in joy at the supporters as he was mobbed by team-mates.

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The other guy starts explaining how everybody's ripping off Africa as though that is new.

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Sir Elton was seen slamming down his headphones, shouting at his collaborators, ripping up song lyrics and threatening to quit.

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