Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

giant-killing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.43 in modern English

Syllables
gi-ant-killing
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The slaying of a giant.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The defeat of a team by a much weaker opponent.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.

Usage

Inflected Forms

giant-killings (plural)

Phrases

giant-killer

Frequently Paired Words

giant-killer

Questions

What does giant-killing mean?
The slaying of a giant.
Where does giant-killing come from?
From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.

How to pronounce giant-killing

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