chiefly British
: excellent, delightful
I've had a ripping time here—
W. S. Maugham
W. S. Maugham
Word History
Etymology
probably from present participle of rip entry 1
First Known Use
1776, in the meaning defined above
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“Ripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripping. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.
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ripping
adjective
rip·ping
ˈrip-iŋ
chiefly British
: very good
had a ripping time
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