Word
ripping
Phoneticsrip·ping, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɪpɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈɪpɪŋ/
Definitions
01tearing apart
B1 · Intermediate
v. tearing something quickly or with force.
v. the present participle of 'rip', describing the forceful or rapid tearing of a material.
“He was ripping the old wallpaper off the walls to prepare for painting.”
“The storm was ripping the canvas awning from its frame, leaving the patio furniture exposed to the torrential rain.”
02moving very fast
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. moving at a very high speed.
adj. characterised by great speed or momentum; often used to describe a pace or a current.
“The car went ripping past us at a dangerous speed.”
“The boat was ripping through the waves, leaving a massive wake that rocked the smaller vessels in the harbour.”
03excellent
C1 · Advanced British English · Archaic · Slang
adj. very good or wonderful.
adj. an intensifier meaning excellent or splendid; now largely restricted to period-specific British contexts.
“We had a ripping time at the party last night.”
“The protagonist of the novel described the weekend as a ripping success, much to the amusement of modern readers.”
04the act of tearing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the sound or action of something being torn.
n. the action or sound of tearing something apart.
“The loud ripping of the fabric made everyone in the room turn around.”
“The constant ripping of heavy machinery in the background made it impossible for the workers to hear the foreman's instructions.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“As Mofokeng fled, a bullet grazed the inside of his right foot, ripping his shoe off.” “The US president said Canada had been “ripping off” the US for years and that it was “among the worst Nations in the World to deal with”.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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