Ripper Definition

rĭpər
noun
A person who rips.
Webster's New World
A thing that rips; device or tool for ripping.
Webster's New World
One who commits murder with a knife or similar sharp object.
American Heritage
One that is an excellent example of its kind.
American Heritage

A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.

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Other Word Forms of Ripper

Noun

Singular:
ripper
Plural:
rippers

Origin of Ripper

  • Compare rip (“a basket"), or riparian (“relating to a river bank").

    From Wiktionary

  • rip +"Ž -er; originated 1605-15.

    From Wiktionary

Ripper Sentence Examples

  • Use a seam ripper to make a small slit in the top of each piece of fringe.

  • This Juggernaught that is THRILLER let loose an absolute ripper that is " Billie Jean ", Jacksons best ever single.

  • We also had a visit from top children's book illustrator Georgie Ripper - she illustrates the Rainbow Fairies books.

  • I can do Beatles Tour, Jack the Ripper, walks around st James and Westminster with a Guard change at the end.

  • Mr Lees noted with great particularity the aspect of the ' ripper's ' victim.

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Words Starting With

RRIRIP

Words Ending With

RERPER

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ripper

Words Starting With R and Ending With R

Starts With R & Ends With RStarts With RI & Ends With RStarts With R & Ends With ER

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With R6 Letter Words Ending With R