Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give a rip

simple past tense and past participle of give a rip

present participle of give a rip

(idiomatic) To care.

(informal) In a rip-roaring manner.

Alternative form of bodice-ripping

A lustful scene of seduction and violent or forcefully initiated sex.

Characteristic of a bodice ripper.

plural of rip-and-reader

(broadcasting, slang, derogatory) A newsreader or station that delivers the news in a formulaic, uninspired manner.