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kill·er I. \ˈkilə(r)\ noun (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: kill (I) + -er 1. : one that kills: a. : murderer; especially : a homicidal criminal or maniac b. : slaughterer; also : one who buys animals for slaughter < killers took a big share of the choice of low prime yearlings — Chicago Daily Drovers Journal > c. : an effective bait in fishing d. : something that has a forceful and usually violent impact < a backhand stroke that was a killer > < his punch was a killer > e. slang : one who gives an admirable or irresistible personal or sartorial impression < she was no killer on looks — Garson Kanin > 2. : an animal to be killed for food or other use 3. or killer whale : a fierce carnivorous gregarious whale (Orcinus orca syn. Orca orca) 20 to 30 feet long that is black with yellowish white areas on sides and underparts, has a high dorsal fin, powerful tail, and sharp strong teeth, and preys on large fishes, seals, and even in groups on the larger whales 4. : a postal canceling stamp; also : a cancellation mark on a postage stamp II. noun : one that is extremely difficult to deal with < seems sweet, but she is a killer at the negotiating table — Calvin Trillin > III. adjective Etymology: killer, noun 1. : strikingly impressive or effective < a killer smile > < a killer résumé > 2. : extremely difficult to deal with < a killer fast ball > also : causing death or devastation < a killer tornado > |