rip: Meaning and Definition of

rip

1. to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner: to rip open a seam; to rip up a sheet.
2. to cut or tear away in a rough or vigorous manner: to rip bark from a tree.
3. to saw (wood) in the direction of the grain.

1. to become torn apart or split open: Cheap cloth rips easily.
2. to move with violence or great speed: The sports car ripped along in a cloud of dust and exhaust fumes.
1. to utter a series of oaths; swear.
2. to speak or write violently, rapidly, or at great length.
3. to allow to proceed at full speed or without restraint.
4. to attack physically or verbally; assail.
5. phony charity appeals that rip off a gullible public.
1. to steal or pilfer.
2. to rob or steal from.
3. to swindle, cheat, or exploit; take advantage of:phony charity appeals that rip off a gullible public.
6. to utter angrily, as with an oath or exclamation.

1. a rent made by ripping; tear.
2. a cheat, swindle, or theft; ripoff: The average consumer doesn't realize that the new tax is a rip.

rip

1. a stretch of turbulent water at sea or in a river.

rip

1. a dissolute or worthless person.
2. a worthless or worn-out horse.
3. something of little or no value.

Rip

1. a male given name, form of

R.I.P.

1. may he or she rest in peace.
2. may they rest in peace.