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

Derived Forms

• slashingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of slashing

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

Example Sentences

Citi issued a similar warning for investors, reiterating a Neutral rating on the stock and slashing its price target to $47 from $53.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But Asian suppliers can’t get crucial raw materials from the Middle East, so they’re slashing production, and U.S. resin producers can’t fill the gap—they’re already maxed out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Manifold became chairman in October last year as BP focused on pivoting back to its more profitable oil and gas business, slashing clean energy investments.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Amazon, which said in January it was slashing 16,000 jobs, is also making cuts in its selling partner services team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The yard was already flooded and the rain was slashing down.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

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