"murder log" meaning in All languages combined

See murder log on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: murder logs [plural]
Etymology: From a likening of the appearance of a crocodilian waiting to ambush prey to that of a log submerged in water. Head templates: {{en-noun}} murder log (plural murder logs)
  1. (Internet slang, humorous) An alligator or crocodile. Tags: Internet, humorous Categories (lifeform): Crocodilians

Inflected forms

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