noun
slashing
SLA-shihng
Slashing (noun) means the act of cutting sharply, or a sharp cut or reduction. Example: “The slashing of the arts budget upset teachers.”
noun
1
The act of cutting sharply, or a sharp cut or reduction.
"The slashing of the arts budget upset teachers."
2
In ice hockey, an infraction for hitting an opponent with the stick.
"He was penalized two minutes for slashing."
adjective
1
Powerfully impressive or excellent (informal).
"That was a slashing performance from the young striker."
How to use slashing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCutting sharply, a hockey penalty for hitting with the stick, or informally, "brilliant."
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Word forms
- Plural
- slashings
- Comparative
- more slashing
- Superlative
- most slashing
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The _____ of the arts budget upset teachers.
Etymology
From slash plus -ing.
Rhymes for slashing
hashing
dashing
washing
lashing
bashing
smashing
flashing
crashing
clashing
trashing
thrashing
splashing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “slashing” mean?
The word “slashing” means the act of cutting sharply, or a sharp cut or reduction. In plain terms, cutting sharply, a hockey penalty for hitting with the stick, or informally, "brilliant.".
How do you pronounce “slashing”?
“Slashing” is pronounced SLA-shihng (/ˈslæʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slashing” in a sentence?
Here is “slashing” used in a sentence: “The slashing of the arts budget upset teachers.”
What part of speech is “slashing”?
Depending on how it is used, “slashing” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “slashing” have?
“Slashing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cutting sharply, or a sharp cut or reduction.
