Something that rips something else. / Someone who rips something. / A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.

(Britain, Australia, slang) Very good; excellent; fantastic.

(obsolete) One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.

plural of ripper

A surname.

plural of Ripper

(informal) A romantic novel, usually in a historical setting, with frank depictions of sexual activity, especially one in which the female protagonist is seduced; (by extension) a film, television programme, etc., featuring such activity.

Alternative form of bodice ripper

plural of bodice ripper

plural of bodice-ripper