ripping
[ rip-ing ]
/ ˈrɪp ɪŋ /
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adjective
Chiefly British Informal. excellent; splendid; fine.
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OTHER WORDS FROM ripping
rip·ping·ly, adverbWords nearby ripping
ripoff, rip on, riposte, ripped, ripper, ripping, ripple, ripple control, ripple effect, ripplegrass, ripple mark
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British Dictionary definitions for ripping
ripping
/ (ˈrɪpɪŋ) /
adjective
archaic, British slang excellent; splendid
Derived forms of ripping
rippingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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