ripsnorters
Remarkably impressive things
Ripsnorters are things remarkable for intensity, excellence, or excitement—the plural of ripsnorter.
A ripsnorter might be a powerful storm, a thrilling game, or an exceptionally good joke: Those old westerns were real ripsnorters.
The word is informal and somewhat old-fashioned, carrying a tone of enthusiastic admiration.
Remarkable person or thing
- doozyRemarkable specimen
- corkerOutstanding thing or person
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- stunnerPerson or thing overwhelming
showstopper · blockbuster · barnburner · crackerjack · beaut · whopper · prizewinner · standout
Noisily disorderly
- raucousLoud and disorderly
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- rambunctiousUncontrollably lively and loud
- rollickingNoisily high-spirited
riotous · wild · unruly · spirited · energetic · lively · hell-raiser · carouser
humdinger
Remarkable person or thing
stunner · showstopper · blockbuster · barnburner · crackerjack · beaut · whopper · prizewinner · standout · sensation
rowdy
Noisily disorderly
- raucousLoud and disorderly
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- rambunctiousUncontrollably lively and loud
rollicking · riotous · wild · unruly · spirited · energetic · lively · hell-raiser · carouser · reveler
gale
Severe sustained wind
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
cyclone · twister · northeaster · whirlwind · howler · thunderstorm · windstorm · downpour · deluge · monsoon