Rip
/rɪp/noun
To tear or split something suddenly and forcefully.
Did you know?English *rip* is probably imitative in origin, meaning its harsh sound may have helped shape the word itself rather than coming from a neat ancient root.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
rippian
“to tear, cut, or strip off”
Middle English
ME
rippen
“to tear or split”
16th Century
English
rip
“to tear open or split suddenly”
Modern English
English
rip
“to tear or split something forcefully”