rip out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To remove by ripping
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ah, no, no: it cannot be. I would rather rip out out my heart, then fuffer it any longer to retain so mean, and so unworthy an affection.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To unstitch.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To exclaim; to blurt out.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rip out” mean?
To remove by ripping
Is “rip out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.