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rip entry
nounB1
/rɪp/To tear something quickly and forcefully, making a sharp sound.
rip off
nounverbHigh in informal contexts
/ˈrɪp ɒf/To cheat someone by charging an excessively high price; to steal or copy something dishonestly.
rip on
verbMedium-Low
/rɪp ɒn/To criticize, mock, or make fun of someone persistently and often harshly.
rip up
verbC1
/ˌrɪp ˈʌp/To tear something, especially paper or fabric, into pieces by pulling forcefully, often as a deliberate, destructive, or symbolic act.
rip van winkle
nounLow
/ˌrɪp væn ˈwɪŋkl/The name of the titular character from Washington Irving's 1819 short story who falls asleep for 20 years, waking to a changed world; used as a noun to describe someone oblivious to significant change.
rip-rap
nounLow Frequency / Technical / Niche
/ˈrɪp ræp/Loose stones used as a foundation or revetment to prevent erosion, especially along shorelines, riverbanks, or embankments.
riparian
adjectivenounC2
/rɪˈpeə.ri.ən/Relating to, situated on, or inhabiting the banks of a natural watercourse, such as a river or stream.
riparian right
nounLow
/raɪˌpɛə.ri.ən ˈraɪt/The legal entitlement of a landowner whose property is adjacent to a river or stream to use water from that waterway for reasonable purposes.
ripcord
nounC1
/ˈrɪp.kɔːd/A cord pulled to open a parachute during descent.
ripe rot
nounB1
/raɪp/Fully developed and ready to be eaten or used; at the peak of maturity.
ripen
verbverb-ambitransitiveMedium
/ˈraɪpən/To become or make something mature and ready to eat, especially fruit.
ripidolite
nounC2 / Technical
/rɪˈpɪd.əl.aɪt/A green mineral of the chlorite group, a hydrous silicate of aluminium, magnesium, and iron.
ripieno
adjectivenounC2/Proficient
/rɪˈpjɛːnəʊ/Filled; stuffed; supplementary or additional parts in a musical composition (originally from Italian).
ripken
nounLow
/ˈrɪpkən/A proper noun, primarily a surname, most famously associated with Cal Ripken Jr., a legendary American baseball player known for his durability and consecutive games streak.
ripley
nounVery low
/ˈrɪpli/A proper noun, primarily a surname and place name, which has entered limited informal usage as a common noun or adjective, most notably in reference to the fictional character Ellen Ripley from the *Alien* franchise, symbolising resilience and toughness.
ripoff
nounmedium
/ˈrɪpɒf/A fraudulent or deceptive act, especially one involving overcharging or cheating.
ripon
nounExtremely low / Not in general use. Appears primarily in proper nouns (e.g., Ripon, a city in North Yorkshire, England).
/ˈrɪp.ən/This word is extremely uncommon and not recognized as a standard English word. It appears primarily as a proper noun (place name, personal name) or in very specialized contexts. In standard usage, it does not have a core meaning as a common noun or verb.
riposte
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1/C2
/rɪˈpɒst/A quick, clever reply or retort, especially one made in retaliation.
ripper
nounC1
/ˈrɪp.ər/A person or thing that rips, tears, or cuts something apart.
ripple
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈrɪp.əl/A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, or a similar undulating motion or effect.

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