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/
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Noun

1.

a horror film in which a psychopathic killer repeatedly stalks and murders victims in a brutal manner, often with a bladed weapon

Example:
The new horror movie is a classic slasher film.
Many slasher films feature a masked killer.
2.

a person or thing that slashes

Example:
The artist was a master slasher, creating bold strokes on the canvas.
The company hired a new slasher to cut costs.