cut up

verb

1. to cut into pieces
2. to inflict injuries on
3. informal.
   usually passive to affect the feelings of deeply
4. informal.
   to subject to severe criticism
5. informal.
   (of a driver) to overtake or pull in front of (another driver) in a dangerous manner
6. cut up rough informal.
   to become angry or bad-tempered

noun

1. informal.
   a joker or prankster

Example Sentences

We’re slowly inducted into Ani’s world, watching as she spends the night grinding for tips, schmoozing big spenders, and cutting up with her fellow dancers about the lousy playlists the DJ is cranking.

From Salon

More than 36,000 people nationwide have signed their pledge since the campaign launched last year, including hundreds who cut up their credit cards on the official day of action in 2023, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

Heavy rain fell constantly on Monday, causing the pitch to cut up badly and hamper both teams in what turned into a chaotic encounter.

From BBC

Authorities later found the remnants of similar items at Telles's house, though they had been cut up.

From BBC

You're going to have to make sure that you are prepared to get cut up and scratched and bitten.

From Salon