slashing

American  

[slash-ing] / ˈslæʃ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a slash.

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adjective

1. sweeping; cutting.

2. violent; severe.

   a slashing wind.

3. dashing; impetuous.

4. vivid; flashing; brilliant.

5. Informal. very large or fine; splendid.

   a slashing fortune.

slashing British  

/ ˈslæʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. aggressively or harshly critical (esp in the phrase slashing attack )

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Other Word Forms

• slashingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of slashing

First recorded in 1590–1600; slash ¹ + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Some investors have urged the bank to leave Switzerland for the U.S., where regulators on Thursday proposed slashing capital requirements for big banks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Major U.S. indexes fell Thursday, with investors slashing their expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to changing venues, the outlet’s new global editorial director, Mark Guiducci, has made radical changes: slashing the guest list and banning outside media.

From Los Angeles Times

That could increase productivity and shift humans into new roles without slashing the manufacturing workforce, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lam has implemented dramatic changes in nearly two years at the helm, slashing bureaucratic red tape and pushing major infrastructure investments as he aims to boost economic growth.

From Barron's

Related Words

• caustic
• scathing
• stinging
• withering