RIPPER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a criminal who slashes the victims with a knife

Example: Jack the Ripper was probably a madman

Categories: criminal, Liquidator, Manslayer

rip – A related word in the same word family.

er – A related word in the same word family.

rip – A related word in the same word family.

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