Meaning of the word killer in English

What does killer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

killer

US /ˈkɪl.ɚ/
UK /ˈkɪl.ɚ/

Adjective

1.

denoting a person or thing that kills.

Example:
a killer virus
2.

extremely difficult or unpleasant.

Example:
I woke up with a killer hangover

Noun

1.

a person or thing that kills.

Example:
police are still searching for the killer
2.

an extremely difficult or unpleasant thing.

Example:
that wind's a killer
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