ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Baby-killer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Baby-killer is a noun meaning Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see baby, killer.

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see baby, killer.

More Meanings

  1. (slang, derogatory) An abortionist (all senses).
  2. (slang, derogatory) A pregnant woman who receives an abortion.
  3. (slang, derogatory, dated) A Vietnam War veteran.
  4. (slang, derogatory) A member or veteran of the US military or the Israeli Army.

Example Sentences

He promised to protect and serve "even a baby killer like yourself," but also to do everything in his office's power "to assist the protesters who wish to protect the misguided mothers who come to your clinic of death."
The following named soothing-syrups commonly given to children during their teething period have been proclaimed by the United States government chemists as “baby killers;” and the public is hereby warned against the use of any of these preparations for children […]

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include babby, killa, babbie, cake-eater, babycatcher, baby kisser.

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