ripping
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Meaning · English
Excellent.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“First-class place, Simla. Oh, ri—ipping!” said Bobby Wick, and ordered new white cord breeches on the strength of it.
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).
Common questions
What does “ripping” mean?
Excellent.
Is “ripping” formal or informal?
ripping is generally dated, slang.