ripsnorter

noun — 2 senses

ripsnorter

noun
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
Related terms
snorter

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