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Meaning of rip

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rip

Pronunciation:/ɹɪp//ɹɪp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A tear (in paper, etc.).

  2. A type of tide or current.

  3. A comical, embarrassing, or hypocritical event or action.

  4. A hit (dose) of marijuana.

verb

Definitions

  1. To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.

    Example: to rip a garment; to rip up a floor

  2. To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.

    Example: My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble.

  3. To get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing.

  4. To move quickly and destructively.