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killer-diller
What does killer-diller mean?
An exclamation of delight at something tremendous.
"Killer-diller! Play it again!"
Origin
1930s-40s jazz and swing slang from Harlem, listed in Cab Calloway's 'Hepster's Dictionary' as meaning a great thing. The reduplicated rhyme was typical of jive's playful, musical wordplay.
Frequently asked questions
What does killer-diller mean in slang?
It means something outstanding or thrilling, a knockout, the best of its kind.
Where did killer-diller come from?
From 1930s Harlem jive talk and the swing era, appearing in Cab Calloway's 'Hepster's Dictionary.'
Is killer-diller a noun or adjective?
Both, you could call a thing 'a killer-diller' or describe something as 'killer-diller.'
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