cutthroat, n. ² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary Factsheet What does the noun cutthroat mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun cutthroat See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence cutthroat has developed meanings and uses in subjects including birds (late 1700s) fish (1880s)
CUTTHROAT Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster Synonyms for CUTTHROAT: ruthless, immoral, corrupt, unscrupulous, unprincipled, Machiavellian, unethical, merciless; Antonyms of CUTTHROAT: ethical, moral, scrupulous, good, noble, honorable, virtuous, conscientious