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

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."

Word forms

more slashing comparative, slashings plural, most slashing superlative

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Etymology

From slash plus -ing.

Rhymes for slashing

dashing washing lashing bashing smashing flashing crashing clashing trashing thrashing splashing squashing

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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.