What does ripsnorter mean?
Ripsnorter means (slang) a violently energetic or noisily outspoken person; someone using slambang methods.
Ripsnorter
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(slang) a violently energetic or noisily outspoken person; someone using slambang methods.
Definitions by Sense
- (slang) a violently energetic or noisily outspoken person; someone using slambang methods
- (slang) something extreme; humdinger
Example Sentences
"That venerable old ripsnorter defended the right of the clergy to drive fast horses" -- Phil Stong
"Yesterday's performance was a ripsnorter for gaiety, vigor, and general run-around" -- Virgil Thomson
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- ripsnorters
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"That venerable old ripsnorter defended the right of the clergy to drive fast horses" -- Phil Stong
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