ripsnorter

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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.

something extreme; humdinger

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

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