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ripper
/ˈɹɪpə/
noun 6adj 1name 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
outside, real, real
VERB + RIPPER
launched, robbing, said
RIPPER + NOUN
bert, forehand, goal
PREP.
from
Definitions
noun
1
Something that rips something else.
2
Someone who rips something.
3
A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.
4
A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
Jack the Ripper
5
A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
adj
1
Very good; excellent; fantastic.
2019 Kobe Howard, Coaches Wrap Brisbane Lions, 30 April 2019. Accessed 6 May 2019. Not only did Lachie Neale have another stand out game with 28 disposals and a ripper goal from outside 50, but Lions debutant Noah Answerth slotted in nicely picking up 5 intercept marks.
noun
1
One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.
But what's the action we are for now? Robbing a ripper of his fish.
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Jack the Ripper
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He [Rafael Nadal] didn't convert that but gained the advantage and launched another ripper of a forehand to force the error from Tsitsipas on the volley. (Thurston, E. November 15, 2019, Rafael Nadal
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Martin walked around the vehicle, viewing it from all angles and giggling as he did so. “She's a ripper, Bert, a real ripper!”
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2019 Kobe Howard, Coaches Wrap Brisbane Lions, 30 April 2019. Accessed 6 May 2019. Not only did Lachie Neale have another stand out game with 28 disposals and a ripper goal from outside 50, but Lions
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But what's the action we are for now? Robbing a ripper of his fish.
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As Jack the Ripper would say, let's go by parts.
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