Synonyms for Cut
Definition of cut
adjective
- separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument; "the cut surface was mottled"; "cut tobacco"; "blood from his cut forehead"; "bandages on her cut wrists"
- fashioned or shaped by cutting; "a well-cut suit"; "cut diamonds"; "cut velvet"
- with parts removed; "the drastically cut film"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "cut"
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"Cut" in song lyrics
See how cut is used in real songs:
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"Now I'm off of the block, I got dough in the cut"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — Trouble to MC's -
"Rockin' boomin' beats on every cut"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny -
"Comin back with a brand new cut"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha