Synonyms for

Ripper

Verb / ˈrɪpɜ: / Another word for ripper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Someone or something that rips or tears apart forcefully.

Synonyms & similar words

tearer shredder destroyer breaker splitter snatcher mutilator reaper cutter slasher chopper hacker butcher carver cleaver ripper-upper rip-up

Synonyms by register

Formal

excellent outstanding superb exceptional

Informal

crackerjack gem stunner humdinger beaut

Literary

marvel prodigy wonder

Antonyms

dud failure flop loser underperformer weakling

Common collocations

  • a real ripper
  • absolute ripper
  • what a ripper
  • ripper of a
  • ripper day
  • ripper idea

Word family

noun ripper
adjective ripping

Usage note

Primarily used in Australian and British English, 'ripper' is an informal term for something excellent or impressive. It can also refer to a person or thing that tears or rips.

Example sentences

  1. My dog is a ripper and loves to tear up the couch.
  2. The ripper tool is used to cut through metal.
  3. The tornado was a powerful ripper that destroyed everything in its path.
  4. The cat was a notorious ripper of curtains.
  5. The old book had a ripper cover but the pages were still intact.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a ripper, a shreader, a killer, a mutliator. I'm ruthless.' - Ozzy Osbourne
  • 'I'm a ripper, a slasher, a tearer. I am ruthless.' - Nikki Sixx
  • 'I'm a ripper and a cutter. I'm a slasher and a hacker. And I'm a ripper and a cutter.' - Bruce Lee

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words