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ripper
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rip·per  (rpr)
n.
1. One that rips.
2. One who commits murder with a knife or similar sharp object.
3. Slang One that is an excellent example of its kind.

ripper [ˈrɪpə]
n
1. a person who rips
2. a murderer who dissects or mutilates his victims' bodies
3. Informal chiefly Austral and NZ a fine or excellent person or thing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ripperripper - a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife; "Jack the Ripper was probably a madman"
liquidator, manslayer, murderer - a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
Translations
ripper [ˈrɪpəʳ] N Jack the RipperJuanito el Destripador
ripper
n (= murderer)Frauenmörder m
ripper [ˈrɪpəʳ] n (fam) (murderer) → squartatore m
Jack the Ripper → Jack lo squartatore
ripper [ˈrɪpəʳ] n (fam) (murderer) → squartatore m
Jack the Ripper → Jack lo squartatore


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