different between ripsnorter vs ripsnorting

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ripsnorter (plural ripsnorters)

(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
(slang) something extreme; humdinger
"Yesterday's performance was a ripsnorter for gaiety, vigor, and general run-around" -- Virgil Thomson

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ripsnorting (comparative more ripsnorting, superlative most ripsnorting)

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