Roadkill

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɹəʊdËŒkɪl/

Alternative forms

• road kill

Origin

A road + kill

Full definition of roadkill

Noun

1. (chiefly US) the killing of an animal by a road vehicle
2. (chiefly US) the animal(s) so killed
3. (by extension) a helpless victim

Derived terms

• roadkilled