cut round
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Meaning · English
To show off; to be performative.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She's cutting round in front of all of them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cut round” mean?
To show off; to be performative.
Is “cut round” formal or informal?
cut round is generally dated, slang.