English Explanatory Dictionary

baby-killer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abortionist (all senses).
  2. A pregnant woman who receives an abortion.
  3. A Vietnam War veteran.
  4. A member or veteran of the US military or the Israeli Army.
  5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see baby, killer.

Pronunciation

En-au-baby-killer.ogg

Word forms

baby-killer baby-killers babykiller baby killer

Etymology

The Vietnam War veteran usage stems from the My Lai massacre (1968), in which hundreds of civilians, including infants, were massacred.

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