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killer

 

[ หˆkษชlษ™r ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

crime

A person who kills another person, usually as a premeditated act. Killers can be motivated by various reasons such as revenge, jealousy, or mental illness.

Synonyms

assassin, murderer, slayer

Examples of usage

  • He was convicted as a cold-blooded killer.
  • The killer was on the loose, causing fear in the community.
  • The police are still searching for the killer.
  • The killer left behind a trail of evidence.
  • The killer's motive remains unknown.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

A particularly impressive or effective thing or person.

Synonyms

amazing, awesome, impressive

Examples of usage

  • That movie was a killer at the box office.
  • The new game console is a killer in terms of performance.
  • Her dance moves were killer on the dance floor.
  • The killer guitar solo stole the show.
  • The killer instinct of the team led them to victory.
Context #3 | Adjective

informal

Extremely impressive or effective.

Synonyms

fantastic, outstanding, remarkable

Examples of usage

  • This killer app revolutionized the industry.
  • The killer workout left me exhausted but satisfied.
  • His killer smile charmed everyone around him.
  • The killer instinct of the athlete made him a champion.
  • The killer combination of flavors made the dish unforgettable.

Translations

Translations of the word "killer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assassino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคคเฅเคฏเคพเคฐเคพ (hatyara)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรถrder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembunuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฑะธะฒั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ morderca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎบไบบ่€… (satsujinsha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asesino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด์ธ์ž (sal-inja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุชู„ (qatil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrah

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrah

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ๆ‰‹ (shฤshว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ morรฐingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัะบาฏะฝะตะผ (qaskรผnem)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (mk'vleli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qatil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asesino

Word origin

The word 'killer' originated in the Old English period, derived from the word 'cyllan,' meaning 'to kill.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, from describing a person who commits murder to signifying something impressive or effective. The usage of 'killer' has expanded into different contexts, reflecting its versatility in the English language.

See also: kill, killdeer, killing, killjoy, overkill.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,880 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.