Word Noun
slasher
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈsɫæʃɝ/ UK /slˈæʃɐ/ slash·er UK spelling slashers
Definition
n.a person who uses a knife or other sharp tool to hurt or kill someone. It is a short, informal way to describe a killer in horror movies or a soldier with a weapon.
n.a person who uses a sharp instrument, such as a knife or sword, to inflict injury or death. Often used as a clipped form of 'slasher film' or 'slasher weapon' in informal contexts.
Examples
“The movie features a mysterious slasher who hides in the dark.”
“The security team was trained to identify a slasher in the crowd during the festival.”
Real-world usage
“Esov likens Pinhead to a monk rather than a traditional slasher villain: calm, imposing and “almost trolling you”.”
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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