cuts
/kʌts/
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Meaning · English
Corporal punishment at school.
NounRegister: dated
Examples
‘I′ll give you something to keep you awake, McFadyen!’ Ape shouted.
Meat was taken off to the staff room and given the cuts.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cuts” mean?
Corporal punishment at school.
Is “cuts” formal or informal?
cuts is generally dated.