Phrase Hound found 81 phrases and 20 compound words that contain killer. The most common are listed below. Open killer in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 81
- serial killerAn individual who murders three or more people, with the killings taking place over a period of more than one month in three or more separate events.
- killer whaleA sea mammal related to dolphins and porpoises (Orcinus orca).
- natural killerA natural killer cell
- lady-killerA man unusually attractive to women.
- killer appA killer application.
- killer applicationA technological product that is so good, or so innovative, that it is irresistible to potential customers; especially a software product that persuades people to buy the hardware needed to use it.
- time killerAn activity which unproductively consumes a large amount of time; a distraction.
- silent killerA disease experienced by someone who is not symptomatic; (by extension) a life-threatening risk that is hidden or underappreciated.
- city killerAn asteroid that could destroy a whole city on impact with Earth.
- killer languageA dominant and prestigious language which gradually causes extinction of other, especially minor languages.
- man-killerA murderer.
- USB killerA device designed to send high-voltage power surges into the USB data lines of the device it is connected to, which will damage hardware components.
- cop-killerA person who deliberately kills an on-duty police officer.
- killer pokeAny method of inducing physical harm to a computer or peripheral by software means, especially by inserting invalid values into a control register or by building up harmonic oscillations in a hard disk, etc.
- thrill killerA murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.
- weed killerAlternative form of weedkiller: A chemical agent that destroys unwanted plants (weeds) but not wanted ones (crops etc).
- killer instinctThe natural inclination to aggressively achieve dominance or success in a particular endeavor.
- category killerA retailer that offers a wider selection of merchandise in a category than existing retailers, at lower prices, thereby gaining substantial share of the market and "killing" the existing retailers.
- color killerAn electronic stage in a television set that cuts off the color amplifiers when a monochrome signal is received.
- colour killerAlternative form of color killer: An electronic stage in a television set that cuts off the color amplifiers when a monochrome signal is received.
- contract killerA person who contracts to kill a specified person for an agreed sum of money.
- desk killerSynonym of desk murderer: A bureaucrat, etc. who indirectly assists in genocide or other killing by performing clerical tasks.
- doctor killerA personal light aircraft attributed to a large number of serious accidents or fatal crashes.
- fly killerA small toy pellet gun.
- giant-killerSomeone or something, especially a sports team, that defeats a larger and superior opponent.
Compound words 20
- weedkillerA chemical agent that destroys unwanted plants (weeds) but not wanted ones (crops etc).
- mankillerOne who kills a human being.
- killeressa female killer
- godkillerA person, weapon, etc., who or which kills a god.
- killerlyExcellently.
- buzzkillerSynonym of buzzkill: Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
- giantkillerOne who slays a giant.
- killerballSynonym of murderball (“team sport resembling dodgeball”).
- killerishLike or resembling a killer.
- mosskillerA weedkiller that targets mosses.