rip´ping|ly

rip´ping|ly
rip|ping «RIHP ihng», adjective, adverb.
Especially British Slang. fine; splendid: »

a ripping good business (H. G. Wells).

rip´ping|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • rip — cir·rip·e·da; de·rip·ia; do·rip·pid; do·rip·pi·dae; eu·rip·i·de·an; flo·rip·a·rous; hor·rip·i·late; hor·rip·i·la·tion; pe·rip·a·toid; pe·rip·a·top·sis; pe·rip·a·tus; pe·rip·e·ty; pe·rip·lo·ca; pe·rip·ter·al; pe·rip·ter·os; pe·rip·tery;… …   English syllables

  • rip — I [[t]rɪp[/t]] v. ripped, rip•ping, n. 1) to cut or tear apart roughly or vigorously: to rip open a seam[/ex] 2) to cut or tear away roughly or vigorously: to rip bark from a tree[/ex] 3) to saw (wood) in the direction of the grain 4) to become… …   From formal English to slang

  • rip|rap — «RIHP RAP», noun, verb, rapped, rap|ping. –n. 1. a wall or foundation of broken stones thrown together irregularly. 2. broken stones so used. –v.t. to build or strengthen with loose, broken stones. ╂[American English, reduplication of rap1, or r …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|rip — «uhn RIHP», transitive verb, ripped, rip|ping. 1. to open up or detach by or as if by ripping; tear or pull open or off. 2. to lay open by slicing; slit …   Useful english dictionary

  • ripping — rip·ping …   English syllables

  • rippingly — rip·ping·ly …   English syllables

  • ripping — rip|ping [ rıpıŋ ] adjective BRITISH INFORMAL OLD FASHIONED used for describing something that you think is excellent …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • ripping — rip•ping [[t]ˈrɪp ɪŋ[/t]] adj. brit. Chiefly Brit. excellent; splendid; fine …   From formal English to slang

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