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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

Etymology

Origin of slashing

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

Example Sentences

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slashing

“We are supercharging commercial space activity, slashing costs, and strengthening America’s competitive edge in this vital field,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

By slashing prices on some core items, Primark is likely hoping to woo shoppers with low-cost staples, in the same way that supermarkets attract customers with cheap milk and bananas, Berg says.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

It raised $150 million after slashing its target due to tepid demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Unified’s already adopted plan calls for more than 6,000 job reductions, slashing up to $500 million per year in extra services for schools with the greatest needs and seven unpaid furlough days for each worker.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

“Maah maaah!” she bellowed in its face, slashing the air with her front hooves.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

Related Words

• caustic
• scathing
• stinging
• withering