baby-killer
(slang, pejorative, dated) A Vietnam War veteran.
ˈbeɪbiˌkɪlɚDocumented since 1960s1960sGen Xhistorical173 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(slang, pejorative, dated) A Vietnam War veteran.
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#2·Apr 26, 2026
(slang, pejorative) An abortionist (all senses).
Origin: The Vietnam War veteran usage stems from the My Lai massacre (1968), in which hundreds of civilians, including infants, were massacred. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#3·Apr 26, 2026
(slang, pejorative) A pregnant woman who receives an abortion.
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