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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Killing historic definition... Killing -- A colloquialism ; when a speculator has made an unusually large profit he is said to have made a killing. A killing may be made in a single stock or in the general market, that is, in several stocks . Likewise, a killing may be made in grain, cotton, coffee or any other speculative commodity. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.