English · Phrasal verb Attested

rip along

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Meaning · English

To rush headlong.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

And so they went ripping along, and everybody just petrified and cold to see it; and when they got to the Capitol at last it was the quickest trip that ever was made, and everybody said so.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “rip along” mean?

To rush headlong.

Is “rip along” formal or informal?

rip along is generally dated.

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