baby-killer

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

An abortionist (all senses).

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He promised to protect and serve "even a baby killer like yourself," but also to do everything in his office's power "to assist the protesters who wish to protect the misguided mothers who come to your clinic of death."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A pregnant woman who receives an abortion.

Register: derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A Vietnam War veteran.

Register: dated, derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “baby-killer” mean?

An abortionist (all senses).

Is “baby-killer” formal or informal?

baby-killer is generally derogatory, slang.