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- [rip rawr-ing, rohr-]
- /rɪp ˈrɔr ɪŋ, ˈroʊr-/
- /rɪp ˈrɔː.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rip rawr-ing, rohr-]
- /rɪp ˈrɔr ɪŋ, ˈroʊr-/
Definitions of rip-roaring word
- adjective rip-roaring boisterously wild and exciting; riotous: Have a rip-roaring good time. 1
- adjective rip-roaring loudly wild, exciting 1
- adjective rip-roaring If you describe something as rip-roaring, you mean that it is very exciting and full of energy. 0
- adjective rip-roaring characterized by excitement, intensity, or boisterous behaviour 0
- adjective rip-roaring boisterous; uproarious 0
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Origin of rip-roaring
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35, Americanism; rip1 + roaring, alteration of rip-roarious, modeled on uproarious
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Parts of speech for Rip-roaring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rip-roaring popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for rip-roaring
adj rip-roaring
- agitative — tending to stir or agitate
- booner — a young working-class person from Canberra
- fab — fabulous (def 2).
- fabber — fabulous (def 2).
- fun-loving — enjoying life in a lively, lighthearted way; spirited; playful: fun-loving friends.
Antonyms for rip-roaring
adjective rip-roaring
- easeful — comfortable; quiet; peaceful; restful.
See also
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