killer
killer Lexical Profile
killer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person, animal, or thing that kills or causes death.
"Heart disease remains a leading killer in many developed nations."
(informal) An extremely difficult, exhausting, or overwhelming task, situation, or ordeal.
"The final calculus exam was a real killer, even for the top students in the class."
(informal) Something that is extraordinarily impressive, effective, or entertaining.
"That new marketing campaign is an absolute killer that should double our sales."
• adjective
Capable of causing death, destruction, or severe harm; lethal or deadly.
"Scientists are working tirelessly to develop a vaccine against the killer virus."
(informal) Exceptionally impressive, effective, or admirable; outstanding.
"The lead guitarist played a killer solo at the end of the concert."
(informal) Extremely difficult, exhausting, or grueling to endure.
"She had a killer headache after staring at the computer screen for ten hours."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'kill' (originally meaning to strike or beat) plus the suffix '-er'.