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killer

Adjective[C] Countable
pl: killerspast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null

The word carries a stark duality between literal violence and figurative excellence. In its primary sense, it evokes dread, criminality, or predation, often appearing in legal or true-crime contexts to identify a perpetrator. In a casual or professional setting, the word shifts to a high-energy positive. It suggests a level of potency or skill that completely overwhelms the competition or the audience, turning the idea of death into a metaphor for total dominance.

Countable as a specific thing or factor that causes exhaustion or death.

Meanings

Noun
[person]

A person who kills another person or animal.

"The police are searching for the suspected killer."

Adjective
[thing]

Extremely impressive, effective, or daunting.

"She gave a killer presentation that won over the board of directors."

Noun
[thing]

Something that causes death, failure, or great exhaustion.

"That last hill on the hiking trail was a real killer."

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