"Rips" is a multifaceted term referring to various places, people, and concepts across different fields. Geographically, it denotes a location in Albania called Rips, Sarandë, situated near the Greek border, and a village in the Netherlands known as De Rips.
The surname "Rips" is shared by several notable individuals, including the acclaimed Israeli mathematician Eliyahu Rips (1948–2024), American psychologist Lance Rips (born 1948), and author Nicolaia Rips (born 1998).
Beyond names, the term also identifies the 2014 album Rips by American indie rock band Ex Hex. Furthermore, RIPS serves as the name for a software static code analysis tool, developed by RIPS Technologies, and is an acronym for a Radio-isotope power system, a type of radioisotope thermoelectric generator, showcasing its diverse applications.