A work in a genre of romantic fiction and Christian fiction that presents chaste representations of romantic love, where the most intimate action may be the removal of a bonnet or other similarly chaste actions. The genre is aimed at conservative devout Christian women, and frequently feature protagonists who are Amish, Mennonite, Quaker, Shaker, Puritan, or similar.

Alternative form of bodice ripper

(informal) A romantic novel, usually in a historical setting, with frank depictions of sexual activity, especially one in which the female protagonist is seduced; (by extension) a film, television programme, etc., featuring such activity.

(agriculture, uncommon) The daikon, particularly when its large roots are left in a field through the winter to reduce soil compaction, rather than harvested for consumption.

plural of bodice ripper

plural of bodice-ripper

A surname.

plural of Ripperologist

One with an interest in Ripperology.

The study of Jack the Ripper, an unidentified serial killer active around the Whitechapel district of London in the late 19th century.