ripsnorter

noun2

1. •
   (slang) a violently energetic or noisily outspoken person; someone using slambang methods

   • "That venerable old ripsnorter defended the right of the clergy to drive fast horses" -- Phil Stong
2. •
   (slang) something extreme; humdinger

   • "Yesterday's performance was a ripsnorter for gaiety, vigor, and general run-around" -- Virgil Thomson