cut up (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /kʌt ʌp/

Definition

To make someone laugh a lot, especially by telling jokes or acting in a funny way.

Examples

• The clown tried to cut up the children with his silly antics.

• He's a great storyteller and always manages to cut everyone up.

• Her witty remarks really cut up the audience during the presentation.

How to Use cut up

cut up about something (prepositional phrase)

To be upset or distressed about a particular situation. — "He was very cut up about losing his job."

cut up something (verb phrase)

To divide something into smaller pieces by cutting. — "Please cut up the chicken into bite-sized pieces."

Synonyms of cut up

Words with a similar meaning to cut up:

• amuse
• entertain
• tickle
• delight

Antonyms of cut up

Words with the opposite meaning to cut up:

• bore
• depress

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