Word of the Day: Rip
The word “rip” is used when something is damaged or torn:
- Someone ripped this picture.
- The usher ripped the tickets.
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- I ripped my shirt.
- If you aren’t careful you’ll rip your jacket.
- An usher rips tickets as movie goers enter a theater.
- David ripped up his test when he got it back from the teacher.
- The owner of the building angrily ripped down some flyers that were posted on the wall. (A “flyer” is an announcement, information, or something that promotes a personal interest.)
- Sam quickly ripped off his shirt and dove into the water. (rip off = take off clothes)
The word “rip” can be used as a noun:
- There’s a rip in my jacket. (This sentence uses “rip” as a noun.)
- It’s now fashionable to have a rip in your jeans. Some women wear jeans with several rips.
You can also use “rip” in some slang:
- Bruce looks really ripped. He’s been working out. (To be ripped, is to have a lot of muscles or have a strong physique.)
- Donna ripped into her boyfriend because he was late picking her up. (rip into = express anger or criticize)
- The guy who sold me my phone ripped me off. (rip off = cheat)
- This is a rip off.
Essential English Dictionary
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