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ripper

/ˈrɪpə/

/ˈrɪpɚ/

rippernoun

rippers

/ˈrɪpə/

/ˈrɪpɚ/

Translations

разрыватель

The machine is a powerful ripper used in construction.

Эта машина - мощный разрыватель, используемый в строительстве.

потрошитель

The infamous Jack the Ripper was never caught.

Знаменитый Джек Потрошитель так и не был пойман.

Definitions

A person or thing that rips, especially a heavy-duty tool or machine designed for tearing, cutting, or breaking up hard material.

The contractor fitted a ripper to the bulldozer to break up the compacted soil.

A murderer who dismembers or mutilates their victims, often used in reference to notorious criminals.

Jack the Ripper is one of the most infamous serial killers in history.

A person who is very good at something, often used in Australian slang to mean 'excellent' or 'fantastic'.

That was a ripper of a game; the team played exceptionally well.

Synonyms

ripperadjective

more ripper

Comp.

most ripper

Super.

/ˈrɪp.ə/

/ˈrɪp.ɚ/

Australian/NZ informal; used attributively meaning ‘excellent, very good’

Definitions

Excellent; first-rate (chiefly Australian & New Zealand, informal).

We had a ripper holiday up on the coast.

Synonyms

ripperinterjection

Definitions

Used to express great pleasure, excitement, or approval (chiefly Australian & New Zealand).

Ripper! I’ve finally passed the test.