Meaning & use
Slaying
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The act of killing a person or animal, especially violently.
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Police are investigating the slaying of a local business owner.
The novel opens with the mysterious slaying of a nobleman.
A note on using this word
In current slang, "slaying" has taken on an unrelated, positive meaning of performing or looking exceptionally well.
Words with a similar meaning
killingmurder
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Another way to use it
2. verb
(Informal) Performing outstandingly or looking extremely impressive.
Fans said the singer was slaying in her new outfit.
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