n. | 1. | One who cuts throats; a murderer; an assassin. |
a. | 1. | Murderous; cruel; barbarous. |
2. | Ruthless; conducted without restraint; |
Noun | 1. | cutthroat - someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat |
Adj. | 1. | cutthroat - ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage" |
2. | cutthroat - capable of or conducive to bloodshed; "a cutthroat rogue"; "a homicidal rage"; "murderous thugs" |