uncut
Americanadjective
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not cut.
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not shortened or condensed; unabridged.
an uncut version of the play.
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in the original form; neither reduced in size nor given shape, as a diamond.
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not diluted or mixed with other substances.
uncut heroin.
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Bookbinding. untrimmed.
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Slang. not circumcised.
adjective
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(of a book) not having the edges of its pages trimmed or slit
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(of a gemstone) not cut and faceted
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not abridged or shortened
Etymology
Origin of uncut
First recorded in 1400–50, uncut is from the late Middle English word unkyt. See un- 1, cut
Example Sentences
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“From when she was 18, she knew she was different,” producer Erick Benzi, who collaborated with Hardy for two decades, told Uncut in 2018.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024
Sharing this sentiment was "Uncut Gems" actress Julia Fox who commented on a TikTok criticizing Bumble, stating she has “2.5 years of celibacy and never been better tbh.”
From Salon • May 15, 2024
We’ve always known that the consequences of going too big on bets are stark, if only from the memorable losers of pop culture—Howard in Uncut Gems, Bernie in The Cooler, Giant in Mo’ Better Blues.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2024
Last year the Italian-American actress became a viral sensation for her pronunciation of 2019 film Uncut Gems, sparking skits on TikTok.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023
Two tickets to see the punk band Uncut at Neumos.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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