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Sarunnio Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

killer

Hi all,

I heard someone says "bug free killer application".
What does the word "killer" in this sentence mean?

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

Probably: (Slang ) Having impressive or effective power or impact; formidable: had a killer smile; made killer profits.

— Mister Micawber

  • Probably: (Slang ) Having impressive or effective power or impact; formidable: had a killer smile; made killer profits.
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Probably: (Slang) Having impressive or effective power or impact; formidable: had a killer smile; made killer profits.
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Hi guys,

Yes, I agree with MrM. However, I think the term 'killer application', or so-called 'killer app', actually goes a step further. A true 'killer app' in the computer world is a new product that is so excellent and revolutionary that it 'kills' (ie renders out of date) all other applications that have try to do the same work.

Best wishes, Clive
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