as in to act up
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior
high-spirited cousins who cut up at every family gathering
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Recent Examples of cut up
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
And more could be coming—the IRS is working on plans to cut up to half its 90,000-person workforce.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2022
When Hall and his family came to Auburn for his official visit, Garner prepared a cutup of Hall’s play from that game and sat him down in his office to watch it.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 12 Apr. 2023
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Verb
The Federal News Network, citing an internal document, on Tuesday reported that the IRS plans to cut up to 40% of its workforce by the time its reduction-in-force efforts are complete.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
And more could be coming—the IRS is working on plans to cut up to half its 90,000-person workforce.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
McDaniel had a video cutup made of other poor attempts at doing the dance and showed it to the team.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2022
When Hall and his family came to Auburn for his official visit, Garner prepared a cutup of Hall’s play from that game and sat him down in his office to watch it.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut up
Verb
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For the first time, Tindall had to act up without his partner over these past two weeks, with Graeme Jones, his fellow assistant, deputising alongside him.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Is his palm injury acting up again, or the pressure to join the elite company of Jack Nicklaus, who won 3 times at The PLAYERS Championship?—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zeev was always the jokester, the wild child, the one who had to keep his emotions in check.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Abdul Wright was many things: a witty jokester and daredevil.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pants have a supportive high-waist design, plus the tapered legs will show off sneakers, sandals, and more summer shoes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Google also recently showed off Google Beam—a way to convert people in video calls to appear more 3D and lifelike for a more personal touch.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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There’s some droll humor in this pileup of bad decisions and bad behavior — particularly in one running gag that sees Carey doggedly befriending Ashley’s parade of exes, including one hilariously gormless f-boy played by drawling ensemble standout Charlie Gillespie.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Among the latter was John Bainbridge, an author of deadpan, droll Profiles and reported pieces.—
Mark Singer,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Since then, thousands of party animals have flocked to Lake Boca Raton's shoulder-length deep waters.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Being a yapper and a party animal isn’t your usual, but right now is the time to loosen up and enjoy the magic of interconnectedness.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Four people are facing charges in Louisiana for horsing around in a small-town Walmart last week. Video that was posted on TikTok and went viral on social media showed three men and a teenage boy riding horses through the business in Baker, Louisiana.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Quit horsing around — the Clydesdales are back!—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after Reubens’ death, former costars and fellow comedians shared their condolences and memories of the star.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The comedian opened up about his reaction to the Saturday Night Live season 50 finale.—
James Factora,
Them.,
23 May 2025
Verb
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As Molly and Guy start to fool around, things get hot and heavy, but Ernie has a job to do.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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As Molly and Guy start to fool around, things get hot and heavy, but Ernie has a job to do.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Cut up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20up. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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