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rip


Main Entry: 1rip
Pronunciation: \ˈrip\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): ripped; rip·ping
Etymology: Middle English rippen, from or akin to Middle Dutch reppen, rippen to pull, jerk
Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 a : to tear or split apart or open b : to saw or split (wood) with the grain
2 : to slash or slit with or as if with a sharp blade
3 : to hit sharply <ripped a double to left field>
4 : to utter violently : spit out <ripped out an oath>
5 : criticize, disparageintransitive verb 1 : to become ripped : rend
2 : to rush headlong <ripped past second base>

synonyms see tear

rip into : to tear into : attack


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