Meaning of the word slasher in English
What does slasher mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slasher
US /ˈslæʃ.ɚ/
UK /ˈslæʃ.ər/
Noun
1.
a horror film in which a psychopathic killer repeatedly stalks and murders victims in a brutal manner, often with a bladed weapon
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The new horror movie is a classic slasher film.
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Many slasher films feature a masked killer.
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2.
a person or thing that slashes
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The artist was a master slasher, creating bold strokes on the canvas.
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The company hired a new slasher to cut costs.