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slasher

/ˈslæʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does slasher mean?

noun

A person who kills or injures people, especially in a violent or brutal manner. A film genre characterized by graphic violence and horror.

Example

"The slasher movie was a huge hit at the box office, but critics panned its lack of originality."

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