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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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