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    Ripping

    /ˈrɪpɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    present participle of rip; to tear or pull apart or to pieces forcefully.
    She was ripping the paper to shreds after reading the letter.
    To make a digital copy of data, especially audio or video, from a physical medium.
    He spent the afternoon ripping CDs to create a digital music library.
    adjective
    Informal; extremely good or exciting.
    That was a ripping good story that kept everyone on the edge of their seats!

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'rip', related to tearing apart, with the suffix '-ing' to denote the action or state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ripping yarn:
    An exciting or entertaining story, usually one that is exaggerated.
    ripping good time:
    A very enjoyable or exciting event or experience.

    Related Words

    rip
    To tear or damage something; to break off with a harsh sound.
    ripped
    Torn into pieces; also used to describe someone who is very muscular.
    ripping up
    The act of tearing something into pieces.

    Slang Meanings

    Very enjoyable or exciting.
    That party was ripping!
    Going very fast.
    He was ripping down the highway.