ripper — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Something that rips something else.

2. Someone who rips something.

3. A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.

4. A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.

   Examples

   Jack the Ripper

5. A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.

6. A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.

7. Something that is an excellent example of its kind.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • UK usage
   • Slang

   Examples

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   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 accessed August 29, 2020)

   Martin walked around the vehicle, viewing it from all angles and giggling as he did so. “She's a ripper, Bert, a real ripper!”

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   Really, the Strauss Ball was in a category of its own, which is why we are making such a fuss about it; an absolute ripper of a ball whatever the hell it should be called in technical terms.

8. Software that extracts content from files or storage media.

9. A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.

10. A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.

    Usage

    • New-Jersey
    • US usage
    • Slang

11. A foghorn.

Adjective

1. Very good; excellent; fantastic.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • UK usage
   • not-comparable
   • Slang

   Examples

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   2019 Kobe Howard, Coaches Wrap Brisbane Lions, 30 April 2019. Accessed 6 May 2019. Not only did Lachie Neale have another stand out game with 28 disposals and a ripper goal from outside 50, but Lions debutant Noah Answerth slotted in nicely picking up 5 intercept marks.

Noun

1. One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

   But what's the action we are for now? Robbing a ripper of his fish.

Noun

1. a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife

   Broader terms

   murdererliquidatormanslayer

   Examples

   Jack the Ripper was probably a madman