cutthroat Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
  2. adjective satellite ruthless in competition
    fierce; bowelless.
    • cutthroat competition
    • bowelless readiness to take advantage

WordNet


Cut"throat` noun
Definitions
  1. One who cuts throats; a murderer; an assassin.
Cut"throat` adjective
Definitions
  1. Murderous; cruel; barbarous.

Webster 1913