"spree killer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spree killers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spree killer (plural spree killers)
  1. A murderer who kills two or more victims in a short time in multiple locations. Wikipedia link: spree killer Categories (topical): Murder, People Related terms: killing spree, mass murderer

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