killer


Definition: Meaning of, killer in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɪlə /

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  1. a person, animal, or thing that kills
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  2. informal something or someone that is very difficult, tiring, or boring
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  3. informal something that is very exciting or impressive
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  1. very harmful or dangerous
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  2. informal very attractive, good, impressive etc
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  3. killer instinct a very strong desire to succeed in a situation or activity etc that is very competitive
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killer used in phrases

  • bee killer (noun)
    1. swift predatory fly having a strong body like a bee with the proboscis hardened for sucking juices of other insects captured on the wing
  • cicada killer (noun)
    1. large black or rust-coloured wasp that preys on cicadas
  • giant killer (noun)
    1. a person, sports team etc that defeats a much stronger opponent
  • killer T cell (noun)
    1. t cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
  • killer app (noun)
    1. a piece of technology on a new product, which is so good or useful that a lot of people buy the product
  • killer bee (noun)
    1. an investment banker who devises strategies to make a target company less attractive for takeover
    2. a strain of bees that originated in Brazil in the 1950s as a cross between an aggressive African bee and a honeybee; retains most of the traits of the African bee; now spread as far north as Texas
  • killer cell (noun)
    1. t cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
  • killer instinct (noun)
    1. ruthlessness in the pursuit of success or victory
  • killer whale (noun)
    1. a black and white WHALE that eats meat
  • lady killer (noun)
    1. a man who takes advantage of women
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