ripping

American  

[rip-ing] / ˈrɪp ɪŋ /

adjective

1. Chiefly British Informal. excellent; splendid; fine.

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ripping British  

/ ˈrɪpɪŋ /

adjective

1. archaic excellent; splendid

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Other Word Forms

• rippingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of ripping

First recorded in 1705–15; rip ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Three bulldozers began ripping into the structure early on Monday as residents looked on, their clothes and belongings scattered across nearby streets, an AFP journalist saw.

From Barron's

The England midfielder's 57th-minute goal prompted Emery to roar in delight before ripping off his jacket and hurling it into the air.

From Barron's

In TikTok recaps from his current tour, he can be seen ripping on the bass and guitar, whipping his body into turns and effortlessly hitting vocal runs, which fans have attempted to imitate.

From Los Angeles Times

DJs who would arguably not be here if it wasn’t for the Egyptian Lover ripping all those years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

I dart one way and he pulls the other and I hear a ripping sound.

From Literature