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• present participle of slash.

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

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Etymology

Origin of slashing

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

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Example Sentences

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slashing

The bust began in early January 2028, when hyperscalers stopped investing, slashing capital-expenditure guidance by 45% to around $600 billion and driving a 10% slump for stocks in a week.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

The opening credits spoof the iconic James Bond gun barrel signature, with Jason slashing his long blade instead of shooting a gun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Most of the global targets they set four years ago -- from tackling invasive species to conserving 30 percent of land and oceans, slashing pollution and protecting threatened species -- are off-track.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

The paper says the interceptor system would be funded by "slashing benefits"

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

“SAFE!” the third-base ump says, slashing his arms out to his sides.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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