Rip Roaring

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪp ˈrɔrɪŋ/

Definitions of rip roaring

adjective describing something as lively, exciting, or full of energy

Example Sentences

A1 The children had a rip roaring good time at the birthday party.

A2 The concert was a rip roaring success with the audience dancing and cheering.

B1 The company's annual picnic was a rip roaring event with games, food, and music.

B2 The film was a rip roaring adventure that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

C1 The political debate was a rip roaring clash of ideas and opinions.

C2 The championship game was a rip roaring display of skill and determination from both teams.

Examples of rip roaring in a Sentence

formal The rip-roaring success of the new product launch exceeded our expectations.

informal Last night's party was absolutely rip-roaring, everyone had a great time.

slang The concert was so rip-roaring, the energy in the crowd was amazing.

figurative The storm outside was rip-roaring, with thunder and lightning filling the sky.

Grammatical Forms of rip roaring

past tense

ripped roared

plural

rip roarers

comparative

more rip roaring

superlative

most rip roaring

present tense

rip roar

future tense

will rip roar

perfect tense

have ripped roared

continuous tense

is rip roaring

singular

rip roarer

positive degree

rip roaring

infinitive

to rip roar

gerund

ripping roaring

participle

ripped roaring

Origin and Evolution of rip roaring

First Known Use: 1826 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'rip roaring' originated in the United States in the 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something as exciting, lively, or intense, the meaning of 'rip roaring' has evolved to also convey something as impressive, exceptional, or extraordinary.