nounπShareA tear (in paper, etc.)."The old textbook had a large rip in its cover. "materialstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of tide or current."The strong rip pulled the boat away from the shore. "nauticaloceansailinggeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA comical, embarrassing, or hypocritical event or action."The teacher's announcement about the surprise test was a total ripβnobody expected it, and it was a complete waste of time. "entertainmentmediacultureeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hit (dose) of marijuana."After school, he took a rip and felt relaxed. "substanceentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Eton College) A black mark given for substandard schoolwork."He received a rip on his history assignment for failing to cite his sources. "educationmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething unfairly expensive, a rip-off."That new phone is a rip; it's way too expensive for its features. "businesseconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareData or audio copied from a CD, DVD, Internet stream, etc. to a hard drive, portable device, etc."I made a rip of the music video from YouTube so I could watch it later without internet. "technologycomputingsoundmediaelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething ripped off or stolen; plagiarism."The student's essay was a blatant rip-off of another student's work. "propertybusinessliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of glissando leading up to the main note to be played."The musician played a beautiful rip before the high note in the song. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence."to rip a garment; to rip up a floor"actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tear apart; to rapidly become two parts."My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble."actionpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing."The child ripped a hole in his shirt trying to climb the tree. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move quickly and destructively."The storm ripped through the town, damaging many houses. "actiondisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut wood along (parallel to) the grain."The carpenter carefully ripped the plank of wood to get a straight edge for the shelf. "technicalmaterialworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo copy data from CD, DVD, Internet stream, etc. to a hard drive, portable device, etc."I need to rip the music video off YouTube to my phone so I can watch it on the bus. "computingtechnologyinternetmediaelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(narcotics) To take a "hit" of marijuana."Before the party, he ripped a joint. "substanceactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fart."During the boring meeting, John ripped loudly. "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mock or criticize (someone or something). (often used with on)"The teacher ripped on the student's poorly-written essay, pointing out several flaws. "communicationlanguageattitudeentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal; to rip off."The dishonest student ripped off the answers to the test. "businesseconomyfinanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or act fast, to rush headlong."The students ripped through the test questions, trying to finish before the bell rang. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tear up for search or disclosure, or for alteration; to search to the bottom; to discover; to disclose; usually with up."The detective ripped apart the suspect's statement to find inconsistencies. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surf extremely well."The surfer ripped down the wave, effortlessly carving through the water. "sportactionentertainmentsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wicker basket for fish."The fisherman carried his catch in a large rip. "utensilfishnauticalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA worthless horse; a nag."My uncle's old rip of a horse wouldn't even carry a small child. "animalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn immoral man; a rake, a scoundrel."The notorious rip at the school dance was known for his bad behavior and dishonesty. "moralcharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA handful of unthreshed grain."The farmer used the rip to feed his chickens. "agriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading