giant-killer

noun

giant-killer

noun

UK /ˈd͡ʒaɪəntˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈd͡ʒaɪəntˌkɪlɚ/

1

Someone or something, especially a sports team, that defeats a larger and superior opponent.

Related terms
giant-killing

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