Ripper Definition & Meaning

ripper
noun
  1. a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife; "Jack the Ripper was probably a madman"

"Ripper" in song lyrics

See how ripper is used in real songs:

  • "finger nails will make ya call me jack the ripper"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Off That Chewy
  • "Was it my man blowing two L's and flipped on some Jack the Ripper?"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — 9.99
  • "This ain't 'How Ya Like Me Now' or 'Jack the Ripper'"
    Antoinette — Lights Out, Party's Over *

Usage tips for "ripper"

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