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Meaning of ripsnorter | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

a violently energetic or noisily outspoken person; someone using slambang methods
slang
something extreme; humdinger
slang

Examples

“"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”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

ripstick ripstop riptide Ripton Ripuarian RIQ