Meaning & Definition of word "Slashed"

Slashed

/slæʃt/

1. Past tense of slash; to cut or reduce something drastically.
- Example: The company's budget was slashed by fifty percent due to financial difficulties.
2. To cut with a quick, sweeping motion.
- Example: He slashed at the paper with his scissors, creating a flurry of confetti.
3. To criticize sharply.
- Example: The critic slashed the author's latest novel in her review.

1. Describing something that has been marked or cut in a jagged or severe manner.
- Example: The slashed prices on the items attracted many customers.

Derived from Middle English 'slaschen', from Old English 'sleccean', meaning to cut or slay.

slashed prices:

prices that have been reduced significantly

slashed tires:

tires that have been cut, usually maliciously

slashed budgets:

budgets that have been cut down substantially

slash:

to cut or to make a long, deep cut

gash:

a long deep cut or wound

cut:

to separate or remove by means of a sharp instrument

Meaning: Extremely tired or exhausted.

Example Sentence: After that workout, I feel completely slashed.

Meaning: Drunk or inebriated.

Example Sentence: He was so slashed at the party last night.