Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rip-rawr-ing, -rohr-]
- /ˈrɪpˌrɔr ɪŋ, -ˌroʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rip-rawr-ing, -rohr-]
- /ˈrɪpˌrɔr ɪŋ, -ˌroʊr-/
Definition of riproaring word
- adjective riproaring boisterously wild and exciting; riotous: Have a rip-roaring good time. 1
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Origin of riproaring
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 Riproaring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
riproaring 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
riproaring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for riproaring
adjective riproaring
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- arousing — causing sexual excitement
- cavorting — to prance or caper about.
- flurrying — a light, brief shower of snow.
- flustering — Agitated, confusing.
Antonyms for riproaring
adjective riproaring
- easeful — comfortable; quiet; peaceful; restful.
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