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killing

kil·ling

UK/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ US/ˈkɪlɪŋ/ very common informal
noun (3) adjective (1)

noun

1.

an event that causes someone to die

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2.

the act of terminating a life

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3.

a very large profit

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adjective

1.

very funny

  • “a killing joke”
  • “sidesplitting antics”
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Origin

From Middle English kyllyng; equivalent to kill + -ing.

Phrases

  • contract killing
  • honor killing
  • honour killing
  • killing bottle
  • killing box
  • killing frost
  • killing jar
  • make a killing

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