Slasher

/ˈslæʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who attacks with a knife or other sharp weapon.

The slasher terrorized the neighborhood, leaving everyone on edge.

A genre of horror film characterized by a killer stalking and murdering a group of people, typically with a sharp weapon.

The new movie is a classic slasher that pays homage to the horror films of the 1980s.

A person or thing that cuts or damages something.

The slasher in the warehouse caused significant damage to the equipment.

The word comes from the verb 'slash', which means to cut with a sweeping motion.

slasher film

A horror film that features a violent killer.

slasher lifestyle

A way of living characterized by doing multiple jobs or projects simultaneously.

slash

To cut with a sweeping or stroke motion.

cutter

One who cuts, especially in a professional context.

axe

A tool used for chopping or cutting.

A person who criticizes aggressively.

Don't be such a slasher; give some constructive feedback instead!

An extreme or flamboyant individual.

He's quite the slasher on stage, always bringing drama to his performances.