cut under

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Meaning · English

To undersell or undercut; to offer a product at a lower price than someone else.

Register: dated

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You managed to cut under his prices?

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 under” mean?

To undersell or undercut; to offer a product at a lower price than someone else.

Is “cut under” formal or informal?

cut under is generally dated.