melon cutting
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The sharing out of profits or gambling winnings.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I do not believe they wanted the money, but they wanted to do some melon cutting for the benefit of their shareholders.
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).
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Common questions
What does “melon cutting” mean?
The sharing out of profits or gambling winnings.
Is “melon cutting” formal or informal?
melon cutting is generally slang.
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