I could murder a… Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3British Colloquial The phrase is very common in the UK and implies familiarity and casualness when used. After the long hike, I could murder a cup of tea. Pro Tip 2/3Strong Craving Use it to express an intense craving, often when you're extremely hungry or thirsty. I've been working all day, I could murder a pizza. Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone The phrase is used humorously and should not be taken literally as inciting violence. These pancakes look so good, I could murder one right now!