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cut up

cu·tup

fairly common
verb (4) noun (1) adjective (1)

verb

1.

cut to pieces

  • “Father carved the ham”
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2.

destroy or injure severely

  • “The madman mutilates art work”
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3.

separate into isolated compartments or categories

  • “You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!”
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4.

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1.

adjective

1.

cut into pieces

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Origin

Deverbal from cut up.

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