rip

verb
UK: /rɪp/
US: /rɪp/

  1. To tear something quickly and violently.

    1. I can rip the paper, it's so thin. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be careful you don't rip your new trousers on that nail. [ ] [ ]

  2. To remove something quickly and forcefully.

    1. He rip the bandage off his arm. [ ] [ ]
    2. She rip the microphone from his hand, ready to speak. [ ] [ ]

  3. To criticize someone or something severely.

    1. Critics rip the new movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The reviewers really rip apart his latest novel. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

split tear slash
rip noun

  1. A tear or split in something.

    1. There is a rip in my jeans. [ ] [ ]
    2. I noticed a large rip in the tent after the storm. [ ] [ ]
rip phrasal-verb

  1. To cheat someone by charging too much money.

    1. The shop rip tourists off. [ ] [ ]
    2. They rip me off at that souvenir shop every time I visit. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rip" in English means: To tear something quickly and violently., To remove something quickly and forcefully., To criticize someone or something severely..

The phonetic transcription of "rip" is /rɪp/ in British English and /rɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rip": split, tear, slash.

Example usage of "rip": "I can rip the paper, it's so thin.". More examples on the page.