Cutoffs Meaning in English
word · lemma: cutoff
Definition
'Cutoffs' can mean limits or deadlines for something, or shorts made by cutting the legs off jeans. It often refers to the last acceptable point for an action or a type of clothing.
Usage & Nuances
'Cutoffs' is plural, often used in academic, sports, or administrative settings for deadlines or minimum qualifying scores ('application cutoffs'), and informally for clothing ('denim cutoffs'). Common collocations: 'admission cutoffs,' 'wearing cutoffs.' Distinct from 'cut-off' (noun, singular), and 'to cut off' (verb, separate meaning).
Example Sentences
The cutoffs for this college are very high.
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You must send your forms before the cutoffs.
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She wore her favorite cutoffs to the picnic.
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Missed the application cutoffs? You'll have to wait until next year.
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He turned an old pair of jeans into cutoffs for summer.
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Check the university website for the latest admission cutoffs.
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