RIPSNORTER


Meaning of RIPSNORTER in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: rip (II) + snorter

1. : 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. : something extreme : humdinger

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

— compare snorter

• ripsnorting ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

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