Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for giant killer. Search instead for giantkiller.

giant killer

British  

noun

  1. a person, sports team, etc, that defeats an apparently superior opponent

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A giant killer doll and dozens of faceless guards in tracksuits - among other motifs of the deadly games - marched down central Seoul to much fanfare.

From BBC

Some, like the giant killer doll robot from “Red Light, Green Light,” are singular and inimitable.

From Salon

Eagles backup running back Boston Scott has been dubbed the “Giant Killer” in Philadelphia for his uncanny play against New York.

From Seattle Times

Not looking that way now, but the Volunteers have giant killer potential if everything clicks.

From Seattle Times

Arkansas was the next giant killer, taking down reigning national champion and West Region No. 1 seed Kansas in the second round.

From Seattle Times