ripsnorter

[ rip-snawr-ter ]
/ ˈrɪpˈsnɔr tər /

noun Informal.

something or someone exceedingly strong or violent: a ripsnorter of a gale.
something or someone remarkably good or exciting.

Origin of ripsnorter

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; rip1 + snorter

Words nearby ripsnorter

rippler, ripplet, ripply, riprap, ripsaw, ripsnorter, ripstop nylon, riptide, ripuarian, riroriro, risc

British Dictionary definitions for ripsnorter

ripsnorter
/ (ˈrɪpˌsnɔːtə) /

noun

slang a person or thing noted for intensity or excellence

Derived forms of ripsnorter

ripsnorting, adjective

Word Origin for ripsnorter

C19: from rip 1 + snorter