All Definitions for Rip
Below are all the dictionary definitions of rip:
1To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing
2To tear off or out by violence.
3To tear apart
4To rapidly become two parts.
5To remove violently or wrongly.
6To get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing.
7To move quickly and destructively.
8To cut wood along (parallel to) the grain.
9To copy data from a CD, DVD, Internet stream, etc., to a hard drive, portable device, etc.
10To take a hit, dose or shot of a drug (such as marijuana) or alcohol.
11To fart audibly.
12To mock or criticize (someone or something). (often used with on and into)
13To steal
14To rip off.
15To move or act fast
16To rush headlong.
17To surf extremely well.
18To be very good
19Rock
20A tear (in paper, etc.).
21A type of strong, rough tide or current.
22A rip current: a strong outflow of surface water, away from the shore, that returns water from incoming waves.
23A tract of broken water (in a river or stream), particularly one which is not as rough as rapids.
24A comical, embarrassing, or hypocritical event or action.
25A hit (dose) of marijuana.
26A black mark given for substandard schoolwork.
27Something unfairly expensive, a rip-off.
28Data or audio copied from a CD, DVD, Internet stream, etc. to a hard drive, portable device, etc.
29A fart.
30Something ripped off or stolen
31A work resulting from plagiarism.
32A kind of glissando leading up to the main note to be played.
33A joyride.
34A worthless horse
35A nag.
36An immoral man
37A rake, a scoundrel.
38A handful of unthreshed grain.
39To tear up for search or disclosure, or for alteration
40To search to the bottom
41To discover
42To disclose
43Usually with up.
44Routing information protocol, a dynamic routing protocol used in local and wide area networks.
45Repeat-induced point mutation, a process by which both copies of duplicated sequences are mutated.
46A male given name from Dutch.
47A diminutive of the male given name Ripley.
48Ellipsis of ripsaw (“saw for cutting wood along its grain”). [(woodworking) A saw that is designed to cut wood along its grain, i.e. to rip, to execute a rip cut.]
49Initialism of ribosome-inactivating protein.
50Initialism of reduction in pay.
About rhymes for rip
Finding the right rhyme for rip helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing", rip has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Slip is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Kinship works well in formal or poetic contexts. Quip is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for rip, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.