cut-throat

British  

noun

1. a person who cuts throats; murderer

2. US name: straight razor.  Also called: cut-throat razor.  a razor with a long blade that usually folds into the handle

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adjective

1. bloodthirsty or murderous; cruel

2. fierce or relentless in competition

   cut-throat prices

3. (of some games) played by three people

   cut-throat poker

Example Sentences

But in a world where advanced economies are potentially "closing up," while China continues to provide cut-throat competition on manufacturing costs, can any of these emerging economies use the same path Beijing did?

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

After many high-profile corporate customers complained about the high fees attached to AI models, OpenAI is considering discounting its services as competition with Anthropic gets cut-throat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I had always believed that providing good hospitality was important in such a cut-throat industry and a way of managers having a time to mix and meet.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But with the rise of streaming, the popularity of high-end home cinema equipment, as well as cut-throat competition from deep-pocketed multiplex chains, the independents are facing an existential crisis.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

He closed the cut-throat razor, put it down on the side of the sink, dabbed at his tiny cut with a toilet paper swab.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman