Word
ripper
Phoneticsrip·per
US/ˈɹɪpɝ/
UK/ɹˈɪpɐ/
Definition
n. something that is excellent or very impressive. You use this word when you are really excited about how good something is.
n. an object or event of exceptional quality or intensity. Primarily used in Australian English to express enthusiastic approval.
Examples
“That goal he scored was a real ripper.”
“We had a ripper of a time at the beach party last night.”
“The local press described the match as a ripper, noting the high level of skill and the dramatic finish in the final minutes.”
Examples
simple
“That goal he scored was a real ripper.”
contextual
“We had a ripper of a time at the beach party last night.”
complex
“The local press described the match as a ripper, noting the high level of skill and the dramatic finish in the final minutes.”
Usage
Often used in the construction 'a ripper of a [noun]' to emphasize the quality of the following noun.
Etymology
From rip + -er; originated 1605–15.
Compare rip (“a basket”), or riparian (“relating to a river bank”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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