ripper
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very good; excellent; fantastic.
Register: slang
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ripper” mean?
Very good; excellent; fantastic.
Is “ripper” formal or informal?
ripper is generally slang.