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serial killer

British  

noun

  1. a person who carries out a series of murders

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He joked the comments made him look like a real murderer, and said: "People who don't know I was in The Traitors must think I'm a serial killer."

From BBC

That’s a reference to the overly suave serial killer in the film “American Psycho” crossed with a popular 1990s version of a male Barbie known for its pretty eyes and good hair.

From Los Angeles Times

“What, so you’re going to have some guy who we know nothing about except that he gives off major serial killer vibes go and storm the Grand Dame?” he said.

From Literature

Why our top picks of the year were about serial killers, silence and the enduring grace of the written word, according to The Times’ reviewers.

From Los Angeles Times

Why our top picks of the year were about serial killers, silence and the enduring grace of the written word, according to The Times’ reviewers.

From Los Angeles Times