Killer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɪlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Killer is a noun meaning One who or that which kills.
Meaning
One who or that which kills.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) That which causes stress or is extremely difficult, especially that which may cause failure at a task.
- (figuratively) Something that is so far ahead of its competition that it effectively kills off that competition.
- (figuratively) A remarkably impressive person or thing.
- (sports, uncountable) A knockout form of darts or pool involving several players.
- Ellipsis of killer whale.
- A club used for killing fish.
- (philately) A particularly heavy type of handstamp, or portion of one, often obscuring a large part of the postage stamp.
Example Sentences
That test was a killer.
There’s a killer on the loose.
My cat is a habitual bird killer.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.
Word Forms
- killers
Synonyms for killer
Depending on context, synonyms include homicide, homicider, virama, ace, admirable, amazing.
Antonyms for killer
Common opposites include healer, life giver.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slayer, orca, grampus, murderer, cutthroat, murderous.
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