mission kill
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An attack or damage inflicted by a weapon that does not destroy a military vehicle but results in it taking no further part in its intended mission.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mission kill” mean?
An attack or damage inflicted by a weapon that does not destroy a military vehicle but results in it taking no further part in its intended mission.
Is “mission kill” formal or informal?
mission kill is generally slang.