Dictionary Thesaurus Word Dynamo Quotes Reference Translator Spanish

bodice ripper

noun Informal.

a modern Gothic novel or historical romance, usually in paperback format, featuring at least one passionate love scene, characteristically one in which the heroine vainly resists submitting to the villain or hero.

Bodice Rippers www.bizrate.com/Automotive All You Need To Fix Your Ride. Deals on Bodice Rippers!

Also called bodice buster.

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source

Link To bodice ripper

00:10

00:09

00:08

00:07

00:06

00:05

00:04

00:03

00:02

00:01

Bodice ripper is always a great word to know.

So is zedonk. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...

Collins

World English Dictionary

bodice ripper

—n
	informal a romantic novel, usually on a historical theme, that involves some sex and violence

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Cite This Source

Word Dynamo Rating For Bodice ripper

People who can define Bodice ripper may know 45,520 words, as many as a 12th grader.

How many words do you know?

Remove ads like these. Upgrade now!

Matching Quote

"Intellectuals are too sentimental for me."

-Margaret Anderson

Partners:Word Bloglines Citysearch The Daily Beast Ask Answers Ask Kids Life123 Sendori Thesaurus

About Privacy Policy Terms of Use API Careers Advertise with Us Contact Us Help