cutting

adjective
UK: /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
US: /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

  1. Using sharp edges to divide or separate something.

    1. The cutting of the cake was the best part of the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cutting remarks he made during the meeting were unprofessional and uncalled for. [ ] [ ]

  2. Designed or intended for cutting.

    1. She used a cutting tool to slice the tomato. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cutting edge technology is helping to solve the world hunger problem. [ ] [ ]

  3. Very witty and cleverly critical.

    1. He is known for his cutting sense of humour. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her cutting analysis of the situation revealed the underlying issues at play. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sharp biting severe incisive
cutting noun

  1. The action of using a sharp tool to divide or remove something.

    1. Cutting the grass is hard work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cutting of the ribbon marked the official opening of the new library. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece that has been cut off something, especially a plant.

    1. I took a cutting from my neighbor's rose bush. [ ] [ ]
    2. She nurtured the cutting, hoping it would take root and grow into a new plant. [ ] [ ]
cutting verb

  1. Present participle of cut: to use a sharp tool to divide.

    1. She is cutting the bread for sandwiches. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was carefully cutting the wood to create a detailed sculpture. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cutting" in English means: Using sharp edges to divide or separate something., Designed or intended for cutting., Very witty and cleverly critical..

The phonetic transcription of "cutting" is /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cutting": sharp, biting, severe, incisive.

Example usage of "cutting": "The cutting of the cake was the best part of the party.". More examples on the page.