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ripping

adjective

Definition of RIPPING

chiefly British
:  excellent, delightful <I've had a ripping time here — W. S. Maugham>
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Origin of RIPPING

probably from present participle of 1rip
First Known Use: 1846

Rhymes with RIPPING

clipping, dripping, lipping, nipping, shipping, whipping

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11 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. ripping
  2. rip
  3. ripping bar
  4. ripping chisel
  5. ripping cord
  6. ripping iron
  7. ripping panel
  8. ripping punch
  9. ripping saw
  10. ripping size
  11. rip off
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