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."
About Ripper
It’s a cheeky bit of slang, but “ripper” can also refer to something that’s quite practical. It's a tool used to rip, break, or tear something. Any good sewer will have a seam ripper in their kit.
Did you Know?
As a bit of Australian English slang, “ripper” refers to someone who is particularly skilled, perhaps in surfing. Other words of “strine” — Australian slang — include “mate,” “arvo,” and “fair dinkum.”
