RIPPER

ripper

(noun) a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife; “Jack the Ripper was probably a madman”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Proper noun

Ripper (plural Rippers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Ripper is the 30043^rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 781 individuals. Ripper is most common among White (95.39%) individuals.

Etymology 1

Noun

ripper (plural rippers)

Something that rips something else.

Someone who rips something.

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

A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.

(mining) A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.

(mining) A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.

(British, AU, slang) Something that is an excellent example of its kind.

(computing) Software that extracts content from files or storage media.

(agriculture) A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.

(US, New Jersey, slang) A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.

A foghorn.

(sport) A hit of a forehand in tennis.

Adjective

ripper (not comparable)

(British, AU, slang) Very good; excellent; fantastic.

Etymology 2

Noun

ripper (plural rippers)

(obsolete) One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.

Source: Wiktionary

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Rip"ler, Rip"per, n. Etym: [Cf. Rip a basket, or Riparian.] (O.E. Law)

Definition: One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns. [Obs.] But what's the action we are for now Robbing a ripper of his fish. Beau & Fl.

Rip"per, n.

1. One who, or that which, rips; a ripping tool.

2. A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.

3. Anything huge, extreme, startling, etc. [Slang.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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