What does "ripping" mean?

The action of one who rips (in any sense).; The process of copying audio or video content from a CD, DVD, etc. to a hard disk.

What is a synonym for "ripping"?

Common synonyms include: abscission, ace-high, active tearing, amputation, bad, bang up.

/ˈɹɪpɪŋ/ adj, noun, verb, slang

adj, noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
The action of one who rips (in any sense).; The process of copying audio or video content from a CD, DVD, etc. to a hard disk. countable, uncountable
2
The action of one who rips (in any sense).; Wood that has been ripped (cut parallel to the grain). countable, uncountable
3
The action of one who rips (in any sense).; The process of ploughing a rabbit warren with deep furrows as a form of feral control. Australia, countable, uncountable
4
The action of one who rips (in any sense).; The use of diet and exercise to reduce body fat and emphasize muscle mass. countable, uncountable

Verb

Adjective

1
That rips, or can be removed by ripping.
2
Excellent. dated, slang
"“First-class place, Simla. Oh, ri—ipping!” said Bobby Wick, and ordered new white cord breeches on the strength of it."

Adjective

1
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree wordnet
2
very good; of the highest quality wordnet

"He made heaps of money by ripping off naive suckers."