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cutthroat

[kuht-throht]

noun

  1. a person who cuts the throat of another; a murderer.



adjective

  1. murderous.

  2. ruthless.

    cutthroat competition.

  3. pertaining to a game, as of cards, in which each of three or more persons acts and scores as an individual.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cutthroat1

First recorded in 1525–35; cut + throat
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This time around, Fox found her interactions with recruiters more cutthroat.

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I feel like that’s changed so much, but this industry is cutthroat.

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In an example of the cutthroat rivalry between carmakers, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced at the weekend that it would cut the prices of more than 20 of its models.

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Part of it was just the reality of the music business setting in and realizing how cutthroat it is — how tough it is to maintain relevance.

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Actor Tara Lee, cast while the show was in London, says that For the Record creates an incredibly supportive environment for performers, a rarity in the cutthroat world of show business.

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