rip·snort·er

(rĭp′snôr′tər)

n. Slang

One that is remarkable for strength, intensity, or excellence.

rip′snort′ing adj.

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ripsnorter

(ˈrɪpˌsnɔːtə)

slang a person or thing noted for intensity or excellence

[C19: from rip¹ + snorter]

ˈripˌsnorting adj

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rip•snort•er

(ˈrɪpˈsnɔr tər)

n.

something exceedingly strong, exciting, etc.: a ripsnorter of a storm.

[1830–40, Amer.]

rip′snort`ing, adj.

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