ripping

[rip-ing]

adjective

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

ripping

/ ˈrɪpɪŋ /

adjective

1. archaic,  excellent; splendid

Other Word Forms

• rippingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ripping¹

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

Example Sentences

After the walkout, writers did secure groundbreaking protections for AI in contracts, but they are still confronting AI models ripping off their work without compensation.

From Los Angeles Times

“I love the image of being 80 and still ripping it.”

From Los Angeles Times

When it comes up during conversation, she turns to her notebook, ripping out a page that she says she wrote that afternoon discussing the number.

From Los Angeles Times

However, with the nonchalant dance-funk of “Freedom! ’90” — a pedestal-detonating manifesto on which he announces “I don’t belong to you/And you don’t belong to me” — Michael takes pleasure in ripping up his playbook.

From Salon

"Our focus is on economic stability, fiscal responsibility, ripping up needless red tape, tearing out waste from our public services, driving forward reforms, and putting more money in working people's pockets," he added.

From BBC