cutthroat
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Adj — Ruthlessly competitive, with no regard for fairness or the interests of others.
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Etymology
A compound of cut and throat, originally describing someone literally willing to slit a throat — a murderer or assassin — before it softened into today's figurative sense of ruthless competition.
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What does “cutthroat” mean?
The word “cutthroat” means ruthlessly competitive, with no regard for fairness or the interests of others. In plain terms, extremely, ruthlessly competitive — used for business, sport, or any situation where people fight hard to win at others' expense.
How do you pronounce “cutthroat”?
“Cutthroat” is pronounced KUHTTH-roht (/ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cutthroat” in a sentence?
Here is “cutthroat” used in a sentence: “The airline industry is known for its cutthroat pricing wars.”
What part of speech is “cutthroat”?
“Cutthroat” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “cutthroat” have?
“Cutthroat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: ruthlessly competitive, with no regard for fairness or the interests of others.