Pronunciation: /ˈrɪpər/

Definitions of ripper

noun a person or thing that rips, such as a tool or machine for tearing or cutting materials

Example Sentences

A1 I found a ripper in the kitchen drawer.

A2 The ripper is used for cutting open packages.

B1 The tailor used a ripper to fix the seam on my dress.

B2 The ripper made quick work of tearing down the old wallpaper.

C1 The forensic team found a ripper at the crime scene.

C2 The serial killer was known as the Ripper due to his brutal methods.

adjective used to describe something as excellent, exciting, or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 The ripper knife is sharp.

A2 She used a ripper tool to open the package.

B1 The ripper software efficiently extracts data from PDF files.

B2 The ripper movie had everyone on the edge of their seats.

C1 The ripper novel is considered a classic in the mystery genre.

C2 The ripper performance by the actor earned him critical acclaim.

Examples of ripper in a Sentence

formal The ripper was used to cut through thick layers of fabric with precision.

informal I borrowed my friend's ripper to fix a tear in my jeans.

slang That new song is an absolute ripper, I can't stop listening to it!

figurative The documentary exposed the ripper behind the corruption scandal.

Grammatical Forms of ripper

past tense

ripped

plural

rippers

comparative

more ripper

superlative

most ripper

present tense

rip

future tense

will rip

perfect tense

have ripped

continuous tense

is ripping

singular

ripper

positive degree

rip

infinitive

to rip

gerund

ripping

participle

ripped

Origin and Evolution of ripper

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'ripper' originated in England and is believed to have derived from the Middle English word 'repen', meaning 'to tear' or 'to rip'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something that tears or rips apart, the word 'ripper' later evolved to refer specifically to a person who commits violent crimes, particularly those involving mutilation or dismemberment.