Cutting Definition
cutting
adjective
- (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; "cutting remarks"; "edged satire"; "a stinging comment"
- unpleasantly cold and damp; "bleak winds of the North Atlantic"
- painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; "a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain"
noun
- the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
- a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
- the act of cutting something into parts; "his cuts were skillful"; "his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess"
- a piece cut off from the main part of something
- an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; "he searched through piles of letters and clippings"
- removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
- the division of a deck of cards before dealing; "he insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal"; "the cutting of the cards soon became a ritual"
- the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge; "his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels"
- the act of diluting something; "the cutting of whiskey with water"; "the thinning of paint with turpentine"
- the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut"
"Cutting" in song lyrics
See how cutting is used in real songs:
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"stop and drop when you hear my millimeter cutting"
Califa Thugs — Back 2 Bust Again -
"In the lab like a chemist cooking weighing up and cutting"
Eightball and MJG — Don't Flex -
"Catch you on tear, queered up, bout to get cutting"
Freeway & Jake One f/ Raekwon — One Thing
Words that rhyme with cutting
Usage tips for "cutting"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cutting" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cutting to find words that pair well.