ripper
noun
a person or thing that rips.
rippers
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pluralof ripper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"You think bodice rippers, contemporary things, fantasy. It covers a broad spectrum. So it's not maybe as niche as you think initially."
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
The 10-song set of vintage Foos anthems is their finest album in years, the stadium-ready rippers carrying a renewed sense of urgency following Hawkins’ death last year.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
But we would suggest that you make some room in your playlist amid the dragon-fired bodice rippers for Jackson’s masterful work.
From Fox News ● May 24, 2019
By Jove!" he said, "they're rippers for looks, and they should fly a bit, I'm thinking.
From The Way of a Man by Emerson Hough
