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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat;


ADJECTIVE (1)

1. ruthless in competition;
- Example: "cutthroat competition"
- Example: "bowelless readiness to take advantage"
[syn: cutthroat, fierce, bowelless]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Cutthroat \Cut"throat`\ (k[u^]t"thr[=o]t`), n.
   One who cuts throats; a murderer; an assassin.
   [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Cutthroat \Cut"throat`\, a.
   1. Murderous; cruel; barbarous.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Ruthless; conducted without restraint; as, cutthroat
      competition.
      [PJC]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

cutthroat
    adj 1: ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition";
           "bowelless readiness to take advantage" [syn:
           cutthroat, fierce, bowelless]
    n 1: someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat