twin killing
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Meaning · English
A double play.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
By grounding to the shortstop, the twin killing ended the inning.
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).
Common questions
What does “twin killing” mean?
A double play.
Is “twin killing” formal or informal?
twin killing is generally slang.