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killer

kil·ler

UK/ˈkɪlə/ US/ˈkʰɪlə/ very common slang

noun

1.

someone who causes the death of a person or animal

Synonyms
2.

the causal agent resulting in death

  • “heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States”
Synonyms
3.

a difficulty that is hard to deal with

  • “that exam was a real killer”
4.

Origin

From Middle English killer, kyller. By surface analysis, kill + -er.

Phrases

  • category killer
  • cicada killer
  • city killer
  • coach killer
  • color killer
  • colour killer
  • contract killer
  • cop killer
  • killer app
  • killer cancel
  • killer whale

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