ripper

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.
6. A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.
7. (Australia, British, slang)Something that is an excellent example of its kind.

   “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 digs deep to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas at ATP Finals. Sky UK https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11862011/rafael-nadal-digs-deep-to-beat-stefanos-tsitsipas-at-atp-finals accessed August 29, 2020)”

   “Martin walked around the vehicle, viewing it from all angles and giggling as he did so. “She's a ripper, Bert, a real ripper!””

   “Really, the Strauss Ball was in a category of its own, which is why we are making such a fuss about it; an absolute ripper of a ball whatever the hell it should be called in technical terms.”

8. Software that extracts content from files or storage media.
9. A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.
10. (New-Jersey, US, slang)A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.
11. A foghorn.
12. (obsolete)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.”

adj

1. (Australia, British, not-comparable, slang)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.”

name

1. A surname.