ripsnorter

English

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Noun

ripsnorter (plural ripsnorters)

1. (slang) a violently energetic or noisily outspoken person; someone using slambang methods

   "That venerable old ripsnorter defended the right of the clergy to drive fast horses" -- Phil Stong

2. (slang) something extreme; humdinger

   "Yesterday's performance was a ripsnorter for gaiety, vigor, and general run-around" -- Virgil Thomson

See also

• snorter