1. things or people that are remarkably exciting, impressive, or outstanding
Usage: informal; plural form

Examples

• The fireworks show featured some real ripsnorters that lit up the entire sky.
• Both movies were ripsnorters that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
• The coach promised the fans that this season’s games would be ripsnorters.
• Those two debates were absolute ripsnorters with heated exchanges throughout.
• The carnival had several ripsnorters including a thrilling roller coaster.
• Her last two novels were ripsnorters that became bestsellers immediately.