Definitions for cutthroatˈkʌtˌθroʊt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
cut•throatˈkʌtˌθroʊt(n.)
a person who cuts throats; murderer.
(adj.)murderous.
ruthless.
of or designating a game, as of cards, played by three persons, each scoring individually.
Category: Games
Origin of cutthroat:
1525–35
Princeton's WordNet
cutthroat(adj)
someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
cutthroat, fierce, bowelless(adj)
ruthless in competition
"cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage"
Wiktionary
cutthroat(Noun)
A murderer who slits the throats of his victims.
cutthroat(Noun)
An unscrupulous, ruthless or unethical person.
cutthroat(Adjective)
Involving the cutting of throats
cutthroat(Adjective)
Of or relating to a card game where everyone plays for him or herself rather than playing with a partner.
He found that playing cutthroat Spades was much more difficult than playing with a partner.
cutthroat(Adjective)
Ruthlessly competitive, dog-eat-dog
Law is a cutthroat business, you always have to look out to see who is trying to outdo you.
Webster Dictionary
Cutthroat(noun)
one who cuts throats; a murderer; an assassin
Cutthroat(adj)
murderous; cruel; barbarous
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