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Definition of cut off
cut off
verb - transitive
- to forbid someone from purchasing more alcohol at a bar, pub, club, or other public venue. Performed by the bartender or other staff.
You've had too much to drink, so I'm cutting you off.
I can't buy you a drink, because the bartender cut me off.
Citation from "Anger", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 8 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.
Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Elizabeth H. from Cumberland, BC, Canada on May 25 1998.
- in a vehicle, to pull directly in front of another vehicle.
That car cut us off, so I had to swerve.
Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Charles B. from Westminster, CO, USA on Jun 17 1999.
- to forbid someone from consuming more food, drink, or drug.
You've enough coke - I think I'm going to cut you off.
- See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.
Last edited on Nov 30 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 01 2001.
- to interrupt power to a mechanical or electrical device; TURN OFF.
I'm going to cut off the computer during this electrical storm.
- See more words with the same meaning: to turn off.
Last edited on Nov 30 2010. Submitted by Marsha on Sep 08 2003.
- to withdraw monetary support, e.g. from a misbehaving son or daughter.
Citation from "Smoked", Lie To Me (TV, 2010), Season 3 Episode 8 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Stan Knows Best", American Dad (TV), Season 1 Episode 3 (2005) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Nov 03 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 30 2010.
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| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit | |
| Definitions include: to restrict. | |
| Definitions include: to be cut off from contact. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: any group that oppresses. | |
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| Definitions include: high-grade marijuana. | |
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| Definitions include: annoyed, angry, upset, disappointed. | |
| Definitions include: to do a U turn or turn around while driving. | |
| Definitions include: to make a deal. | |
| Definitions include: to flatulate; "fart". | |
| Definitions include: to flatulate. | |
| Definitions include: a clear matter. | |
| Definitions include: to separate one's self from something, and then run away. | |
| Definitions include: to dance. | |
| Definitions include: to give up. | |
| Definitions include: to shoot a person. | |
| Definitions include: Also friends for cut. | |
| Definitions include: your hard nipples when you get too cold. | |
| Definitions include: To compete in a musical competition in front of a live audience, with the audience deciding the winner. | |
| Definitions include: a phrase used to describe a person setting another person straight. | |
| Definitions include: to tolerate. | |
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| Definitions include: what was previously expected to happen may not. | |
| Definitions include: large buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: to move away from. | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: to get out of a prior obligation by asking. | |
| Definitions include: to take on a situation one can't master. | |
| Definitions include: to reprimand. | |
| Definitions include: to ignore another person(s) in a rude manner. | |
| Definitions include: to get rid of aggression or anger. | |
| Definitions include: to do something to get rid of negative emotions. | |
| Definitions include: to cheat on one's spouse. | |
| Definitions include: to bore one. | |
| Definitions include: to suggest ideas to another person to get feedback. | |
| Definitions include: annoyed, very cross. | |
| Definitions include: to end a relationship. | |
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