Definition of killing

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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kill·ing    (klng) KEY  

NOUN:

1. Murder; homicide.
2. A kill; a quarry.
3. A sudden large profit: made a killing on the stock market.

ADJECTIVE:

1. Intended or apt to kill; fatal.
2. Thoroughly exhausting: a killing pace.
3. Informal Hilarious.

OTHER FORMS:
killing·ly (Adverb)

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