Etymology

Jason Voorhees

Today it means: A male murderer, associated with a hockey mask (Jason mask), and especially one who keeps returning even after he is thought to be vanquished. Full definition →

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The story

From the antagonist Jason Voorhees of the Friday the 13th series.

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