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Ripping: meaning, definitions and examples

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ripping

 

[ หˆrษชpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Ripping refers to the act of tearing something forcefully or violently. This can involve the separation of materials such as paper, fabric, or skin. The term can also describe actions taken in a digital context, such as extracting audio or video files from a source. Ripping is often associated with a sense of urgency or aggression, as it involves using force to achieve separation. The term can also imply a lack of finesse or care during the process.

Synonyms

fraying, shredding, splitting, tearing.

Examples of usage

  • She was ripping the paper to make confetti.
  • He ripped the old shirt into strips for cleaning.
  • They are ripping the CD to transfer music to their computer.

Translations

Translations of the word "ripping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rasgando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reiรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merobek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozerwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใ่ฃ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉchirer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rasgar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑrtma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐข๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุฒูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trhรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trhnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’•่ฃ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trganje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rasgar

Etymology

The word 'ripping' has its origins in the Old English term 'ripian', which means 'to rip or tear'. This word is related to other Germanic languages, such as the Middle Dutch 'rijpen' and the German 'reiรŸen', both of which also convey a sense of tearing apart. The concept of ripping has been present in the English language for centuries, used to describe both physical and metaphorical separations. In contemporary usage, the term has expanded to encompass digital contexts, particularly in the realm of music and video where 'ripping' refers to the extraction of content from physical media to digital formats. Over time, the nuance of the term has adapted to mirror technological advancements while retaining its original sense of forceful division.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,534, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.