Definition of giant-killer in US English:
giant-killer
nounˈjīənt ˌkilərˈdʒaɪənt ˌkɪlər
A person or team that defeats a seemingly much more powerful opponent.
Example sentencesExamples
- But although these clubs play in a higher level than the rest, there is absolutely no guarantee that the lower sides will not become giant-killers.
- Three successive wins are pointers to a new era and have transformed the youngsters into giant-killers.
- Rugby's capacity for throwing up cup giant-killers is notoriously rare.
- It was giant-killers to giants in just four days for Livingston, and after six minutes they could well have been slain.
- Many refer to him as the sport's new giant-killer.