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What does "rip on something" mean?

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Rebecca

To "rip on" something means to insult, criticize, or tease something, usually in a joking or playful manner. Ex: Why are you always ripping on him? Leave him alone. Ex: My friends are going to rip on my new haircut. It looks so bad!

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