ripsnorter
Something truly remarkable
A ripsnorter is something remarkably impressive, exciting, or intense—a humdinger.
The word is informal and old-fashioned, often applied to storms, arguments, or performances: Last night's game was a real ripsnorter.
Someone or something described this way exceeds ordinary expectations, usually in a boisterous or forceful way.
Remarkable person or thing
- corkerOutstanding thing or person
- crackerjackInformal term for expert
- doozyRemarkable specimen
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
stunner · blockbuster · barnburner · showstopper · sensation · thriller · spectacular · winner
Outsized thing or untruth
- monsterFrightening imaginary creature
- beastLarge wild animal
- powerhouseSource of great energy
- juggernautOverwhelming, crushing force
dynamo · force · tempest · whirlwind · tornado · hurricane · cyclone · firestorm
Belonging to earlier times
- datedOld-fashioned or courted
- quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated
- folksyInformally friendly and simple
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
rustic · homespun · Americana · down-home · countrified · yarn · tall tale · whopper
Small celebratory explosive device
- live wireElectrified conductor or dynamo
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- ball of fireExtremely energetic person
- dynamoMotion-to-electricity converter
go-getter · pistol · spitfire · whiz · hotshot · fireball · enthusiast · livewire
humdinger
Remarkable person or thing
- corkerOutstanding thing or person
- crackerjackInformal term for expert
- doozyRemarkable specimen
knockout · stunner · blockbuster · barnburner · showstopper · sensation · thriller · spectacular · winner · smash
whopper
Outsized thing or untruth
- monsterFrightening imaginary creature
- beastLarge wild animal
- powerhouseSource of great energy
juggernaut · dynamo · force · tempest · whirlwind · tornado · hurricane · cyclone · firestorm · thunderbolt
old-fashioned
Belonging to earlier times
- datedOld-fashioned or courted
- quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated
- folksyInformally friendly and simple
colloquial · rustic · homespun · Americana · down-home · countrified · yarn · tall tale · whopper · anecdote
firecracker
Small celebratory explosive device
- live wireElectrified conductor or dynamo
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- ball of fireExtremely energetic person
dynamo · go-getter · pistol · spitfire · whiz · hotshot · fireball · enthusiast · livewire · powerhouse
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner