killer

US /ˈkɪlɚ/

UK /ˈkɪlə(r)/

A1

noun

  • Something that is a challenge to deal with
  • Person, thing or animal that kills

adjecitve

  • Being appealing or funny

Examples

a convicted child killer

(figurative) Salford Juniors proved to be the giant killers in last week's semi-finals