noun
- something or someone that is remarkably vigorous, exciting, or impressive
Usage: informal
Examples
- The thunderstorm last night was a real ripsnorter.
- That was a ripsnorter of a football game.
- She told a ripsnorter of a story at the party.
- The new roller coaster is supposed to be a ripsnorter.
- His speech was a ripsnorter that had everyone cheering.
- The debate turned into a ripsnorter with heated arguments on both sides.