ripper

noun12

1. •
   Something that rips something else.
2. •
   A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
3. •
   Someone who rips something.
4. •
   A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
5. •
   A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.
6. •
   A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.
7. •
   (UK, slang) Something that is an excellent example of its kind.

   • He [Rafael Nadal] didn't convert that but gained the advantage and launched another ripper of a forehand to force the error from Tsitsipas on the volley. (Thurston, E. November 15, 2019, Rafael Nadal digs deep to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas at ATP Finals. Sky UK https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11862011/rafael-nadal-digs-deep-to-beat-stefanos-tsitsipas-at-atp-finals accessed August 29, 2020)
8. •
   Software that extracts content from files or storage media.
9. •
   (US, slang) A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.
10. •
    A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.
11. •
    A foghorn.
12. •
    (no longer used) One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.

    • But what's the action we are for now? Robbing a ripper of his fish. — 1622

adjective1

1. •
   (UK, slang) Very good; excellent; fantastic.

   • Not only did Lachie Neale have another stand out game with 28 disposals and a ripper goal from outside 50, but Lions debutant Noah Answerth slotted in nicely picking up 5 intercept marks. — 2019

noun3

1. •
   (informal) A vicious murderer
2. •
   (informal) A serial killer
3. •
   (informal) Alternative letter-case form of ripper