killing

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of causing someone or something to die.

   The town was shocked by the brutal killing.

2. 2
   noun

   A large amount of money made quickly (informal).

   He made a killing on the stock market.

3. 3
   adj

   Extremely funny (informal).

   He told a killing joke that had us all in tears.

From Middle English kyllyng; equivalent to kill + -ing.

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