Slashed

/slæʃt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of slash; to cut or reduce something drastically.

The company's budget was slashed by fifty percent due to financial difficulties.

To cut with a quick, sweeping motion.

He slashed at the paper with his scissors, creating a flurry of confetti.

To criticize sharply.

The critic slashed the author's latest novel in her review.

adjective

Describing something that has been marked or cut in a jagged or severe manner.

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

Extremely tired or exhausted.

After that workout, I feel completely slashed.

Drunk or inebriated.

He was so slashed at the party last night.