ripping

adjective

rip·ping ˈri-piŋ

Synonyms of ripping next

chiefly British

: excellent, delightful

I've had a ripping time here …—

W. Somerset Maugham

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Etymology

probably from present participle of rip entry 1

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ripping was in 1776

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“Ripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripping. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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ripping

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rip·ping

ˈrip-iŋ

chiefly British

: very good

had a ripping time

Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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