rip

rip

rip¹ [rip]

vt.

ripped, ripping [LME rippen, prob. < or akin to Fl, to tear < IE * reub-: see RUB]

1.

a) to cut or tear apart roughly or vigorously

b) to remove by or as by so cutting or tearing: with off, out, away, etc.

c) to make (a hole) in this way

d) to slash with a sharp instrument

e) to cut, tear, etc. (stitches) so as to open (a seam, hem, etc.)

2. to saw (wood) along the grain

vi.

1. to become torn or split apart

2. Informal to move with speed or violence

n.

1. a torn place or burst seam; tear; split

2. the act of ripping

SYN.- TEAR¹

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☆ let her rip

Slang to go ahead; continue without restraint

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rip into

Informal to attack violently or sharply, often with words

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rip off Slang

☆ 1. to steal or rob

☆ 2. to cheat, exploit, or take advantage of

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☆ rip on

Informal to criticize harshly

☆ rip² [rip ]

n.

[< ? RIP¹]

an extent of rough, broken water caused as by the meeting of cross currents or tides or the interaction of currents and wind

rip³ [rip]

n.

[var. of rep, prob. abbrev. of REPROBATE] Informal

1. a dissolute, dissipated person

2. an old, worthless horse

3. a worthless thing