noun

slashing

SLA-shihng

noun

The act of cutting sharply, or a sharp cut or reduction.

"The slashing of the arts budget upset teachers."

In ice hockey, an infraction for hitting an opponent with the stick.

"He was penalized two minutes for slashing."

adjective

Powerfully impressive or excellent (informal).

"That was a slashing performance from the young striker."

How to Use Slashing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCutting sharply, a hockey penalty for hitting with the stick, or informally, "brilliant."

more slashing comparative, slashings plural, most slashing superlative

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The _____ of the arts budget upset teachers.

From slash plus -ing.

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