killing

kill-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An act of causing death; a murder or the termination of life.

  2. 2.

    (as adjective) Extremely tiring or difficult.

  3. 3.

    Present participle of kill.

Forms

plural: killings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make a killing — to earn a large amount of money quickly
  • •
    killing time — passing time idly while waiting

Related words

See also: kill, killer, killings, murder
Synonyms: homicide, murder, slaying

Etymology

From Middle English killen ("to kill") + -ing.