
Ripper
[RIP-ər]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Unknown, mid-19th century
1.
(Australian) A thing that is particularly admirable or excellent.
2.
A tool that is used to tear or break something.
Examples of Ripper in a sentence
"Look at that ripper riding the waves!"
"I need a seam ripper to remove these stitches."

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