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rip ass

Crude American slang meaning to fart — to pass gas loudly and without restraint.

ˈɹɪp ˈæs153 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

Crude American slang meaning to fart — to pass gas loudly and without restraint. Used in very casual, informal registers among people comfortable discussing bodily functions openly. The phrase is vivid and emphatic, implying volume or force rather than a discreet occurrence. More common in spoken vernacular than in writing.

The dog ripped ass right as the guests walked in, and everyone tried to pretend they hadn't noticed.
Origin: Descriptive compound of 'rip' (a tearing, forceful action) and 'ass' (buttocks); American slang for flatulence. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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"rip ass" means: Crude American slang meaning to fart — to pass gas loudly and without restraint. Used in very casual, informal registers among people comfor.... This is informal slang, common in casual speech, texting and social media, but not appropriate for school work, applications or professional settings. There is no real cause for concern in itself; it is everyday peer vocabulary. If your child uses it, a light comment about audience and register is usually enough — no need to escalate. Context, more than the word, tells you whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"rip ass" means: Crude American slang meaning to fart — to pass gas loudly and without restraint. Used in very casual, informal registers among people comfor.... Register: informal slang, fine in casual conversation, texting and social media but not in academic essays, business writing or formal speech. Note the regional or dialect label (American) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US, slang, vulgar) To fart.

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"rip ass" means: Crude American slang meaning to fart — to pass gas loudly and without restraint. Used in very casual, informal registers among people comfor.... This is informal slang, common in casual speech, texting and social media, but not appropriate for school work, applications or professional settings. There is no real cause for concern in itself; it is everyday peer vocabulary. If your child uses it, a light comment about audience and register is usually enough — no need to escalate. Context, more than the word, tells you whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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