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RIP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Rip.

How to pronounce rip:

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Rip - as a noun

A dissolute man in fashionable society

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

Example: "There was a rip in his pants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rentsnagsplittear

A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countercurrentcrosscurrentriptidetide rip

The act of rending or ripping or splitting something

Example: "He gave the envelope a vigorous rip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rentsplit

Rip - as a verb

Tear or be torn violently

Example: "The curtain ripped from top to bottom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pullrendrive

Move precipitously or violently

Example: "The tornado ripped along the coast"

Cut (wood) along the grain

Criticize or abuse strongly and violently

Example: "The candidate ripped into his opponent mercilessly"

Example Sentences

"He tore a rip in his pants while climbing over the fence."
"The fierce wind caused a rip in the sail of the boat."
"She felt a sharp rip in her muscle after lifting the heavy weights."
"There was a rip in the paper, revealing a hidden message."
"He used a knife to make a small rip in the packaging."
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Word Game Points

Is RIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is RIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rip is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is RIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rip is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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