Meaning & use
slayer
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A person or thing that kills or destroys, or informally, someone who performs exceptionally well at something.
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In the myth, the hero is celebrated as a dragon slayer.
She's an absolute slayer on the debate team, winning every round.
A note on using this word
The informal, complimentary sense ("she's a slayer") has grown popular in casual speech, especially online, far removed from its violent literal meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Informally, someone who performs impressively or excels at something.
He's a slayer when it comes to closing sales deals.
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