ripper Meaning & Definition
What Does Ripper Mean?
As a noun, ripper means Something that rips something else. It is also used to mean Someone who rips something. As an adjective, it means Very good; excellent; fantastic.
Quick Facts About Ripper
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɪpə/ |
| Plural | rippers |
Ripper Definition (Noun)
- Something that rips something else.
- Someone who rips something.
- A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.
- A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
- A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
- A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.
- Something that is an excellent example of its kind.
- Software that extracts content from files or storage media.
- A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.
- A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.
- A foghorn.
- A hit of a forehand in tennis.
He [Rafael Nadal] didn't convert that but gained the advantage and launched another ripper of a forehand to force the error from Tsitsipas on the volley. (Thurston, E. November 15, 2019, Rafael Nadal digs deep to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas at ATP Finals. Sky UK https//www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11862011/rafael-nadal-digs-deep-to-beat-stefanos-tsitsipas-at-atp-finals accessed August 29, 2020)
Ripper as an Adjective
- Very good; excellent; fantastic.
Noun
- One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.
Synonyms of Ripper
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Ripper synonyms and antonyms →Ripper in a Sentence
He [Rafael Nadal] didn't convert that but gained the advantage and launched another ripper of a forehand to force the error from Tsitsipas on the volley. (Thurston, E. November 15, 2019, Rafael Nadal digs deep to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas at ATP Finals. Sky UK https//www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11862011/rafael-nadal-digs-deep-to-beat-stefanos-tsitsipas-at-atp-finals accessed August 29, 2020)
Word Forms & Grammar
ripper (plural rippers)
ripper (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Ripper
Origin of Ripper
Origin 1: From rip + -er; originated 1605–15.
Origin 2: Compare rip (“a basket”), or riparian (“relating to a river bank”).