cut up meaning

UK /kʌt ʌp/ US /kʌt ʌp/ 2 syllables

cut up (verb): cut to pieces.

cut up has 5 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and adjective.

cut up as a verb

  1. cut to pieces
    • Father carved the ham

    Synonyms: carve

    Type of: cut

    Kinds: shave, fillet

  2. destroy or injure severely
    • The madman mutilates art work

    Synonyms: mutilate, mangle

    Type of: damage

  3. separate into isolated compartments or categories
    • You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!

    Synonyms: compartmentalize, compartmentalise

    Type of: separate

  4. significantly cut up a manuscript

    Synonyms: hack

    Type of: edit

cut up as an adjective

  1. cut into pieces

    Similar: cut

How to pronounce cut up

cut up is pronounced /kʌt ʌp/ in British English and /kʌt ʌp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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