Definition of killing
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the act of one that kills
2
: kill sense 2a
3
: a sudden notable gain or profit
made a killing in the stock market
killing
adjectiveDefinition of killing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: that kills or relates to killing
2
: highly amusing
3
: extremely difficult to deal with
the suspense is killing
also
: calling for great strength, stamina, or endurance
a killing schedule
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