rip (/rɪp/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /rɪp/
Meaning
Meaning: tear quickly
To tear or pull something apart quickly and roughly.
Examples
🗣 He ripped open the envelope.
Etymology
From Middle English ‘rippen’, of uncertain origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for paper and cloth; ‘rip off’ also means to cheat.
Tags: everyday, damage