I haven't seen 'a ripper of a time' before, doesn't it mean 'a wonderful time'?

[Zishuli]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #368 "English Slang Idioms (89)", question 4

"Come to the rodeo with us, Jack. You know we'll have a ......... of a time. When haven't we at a rodeo?" His best friend asked.

(a) job
(b) chore
(c) ripper
(d) drag

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #368 "English Slang Idioms (89)", answer 4

"Come to the rodeo with us, Jack. You know we'll have a ripper of a time. When haven't we at a rodeo?" His best friend asked.

Correct answer: (c) ripper

Your answer was: correct
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Hi,

I haven't seen " a ripper of a time" before, does it mean " a wonderful time" ?

[Marwa]

Yes, a ripper of something means that it's an excellent example of its kind.