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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

See Examples For:

slashing

The intergovernmental body has advised slashing the quantity of north-east Atlantic mackerel caught in 2026 by roughly 70% to allow the stock a chance to recover.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

The plan envisages slashing the three states' collective water consumption by up to 3.7 billion cubic meters per year until 2036 -- the equivalent of 1.5 million Olympic-sized swimming pools.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

Private-equity firms are known for slashing costs, overhauling businesses and boosting revenue, and now have a new tool for carrying out that playbook.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

In July last year a BBC team witnessed the police slashing an inflatable boat with a knife to prevent it being used.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

He and Robb had fought many a heroic battle on these steps, slashing at one another with wooden swords.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Related Words

• caustic
• scathing
• stinging
• withering