slashing

1 of 2

adjective

slash·​ing ˈsla-shiŋ 

1

: incisively satiric or critical

2

: driving, pelting

3

: vivid, brilliant

slashingly adverb

slashing

2 of 2

noun

1

: the act or process of slashing

2

: an insert or layer of contrasting color revealed by a slash (as in a garment)

3

: slash entry 2 sense 3

Examples of slashing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

DeRozan came into the NBA as a slashing shooting guard, and now plays 81% of his minutes at power forward, and even 8% at center. —Morten Jensen, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022

Journalists at newspapers owned by Alden’s MediaNews Group have accused the hedge fund of slashing costs without regard for their work and solely as a way to increase profit margins. —Marc Tracy, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2020

Noun

Despite the Rangers going on a power play late in the first period following a Kuznetsov slashing penalty, the score remained scoreless after 20 minutes. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024

Detectives are currently investigating additional incidents involving graffiti and tire slashings, police said. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1