rip on
Tease without mercy
To rip on someone is to mock, criticize, or make fun of them, often in a teasing or harsh way: My brothers always rip on me about my haircut.
The phrase is informal and common in American speech, suggesting repeated or sustained criticism rather than a single jab.
Friends rip on each other playfully; bullies rip on their targets meanly.
Mock playfully
tease
Mock playfully
jeer · mock · rag · rib · razz · josh · kid · needle · heckle · banter
slam
Forceful impact or closure
- bashForceful striking blow
- trash-talkCompetitive verbal abuse
- bad-mouthCriticize someone harshly
knock · pan · blast · lambaste · tear into · lay into · go after · call out · put down · attack
disparage
Express low opinion of
discredit · deprecate · detract · undermine · trash · cut down · talk down · run down · speak ill of · drag
rip ondefend
Protect from harm
stick up for · stand up for · have someone's back · back up · support