noun
Meaning 1
The slaying of a giant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Standard Lemma guide
giant-killing
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noun
Meaning 2
The defeat of a team by a much weaker opponent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: also, countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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History
Etymology
From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Japanese: 番狂わせ (bankuruwase) — defeat of a team by a much weaker opponent
- Japanese: 金星 (kinboshi) — defeat of a team by a much weaker opponent