Killing
(
noun
,
adjective
)
(As a noun)
Killing ( noun )
- The act of causing the death of a person or animal.
- A large number of something that is destroyed or sold.
Origin:
Late middle english: from the verb kill (see kill); the adjective dates from the late 18th century.
Examples:
- The killing of the President was a shock to the nation.
- The police are investigating a killing in the area.
- The killing of the animals was necessary to control the population.
- The stock market saw a killing today.
- He made a killing in the real estate market.
(As an adjective)
Killing ( adjective )
- Extremely tiring or exhausting.
- Exceptionally hard work.
Origin:
Late middle english: from the verb kill (see kill); the adjective dates from the late 18th century.
Examples:
- It was a killing schedule.
- The heat was killing.
- The work was killing him.
- The traffic is killing me.
- The exam was a killing one.