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rip

Rip is an acronym for "Rest In Peace". It is used mainly when someone has died. People say it to show that they are thinking of the person who has died and to express their sympathy for those who were close to them. It can also be used when someone is in a tough situation, or when something is ending, such as a relationship.
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