Ripsnorter Definition
rĭpsnôrtər
noun
One that is remarkable for strength, intensity, or excellence.
American Heritage
A person or thing that is strikingly active, forceful, exciting, wild, rambunctious, etc.
Webster's New World
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.
Wiktionary
Something extreme; humdinger.
"Yesterday's performance was a ripsnorter for gaiety, vigor, and general run-around" -- Virgil Thomson.
Wiktionary
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