Cut the cheese Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃiz
KUT-thuh-CHEEZ
kˈʌt/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈiːz
KUT-thuh-CHEEZ
Definition
A humorous and informal expression meaning to fart; to release gas from the bowels through the anus.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used as a joke or when talking to friends, especially children. Rarely used in formal settings. Commonly used to soften or make light of an embarrassing situation about farting. Do not use in professional or serious conversations.
Spanish: tirarse un pedo (coloquial) - pedorrearsePortuguese (BR): soltar um pum (informal) - peidarPortuguese (PT): dar um pum (informal) - peidarChinese (Simplified): 放屁（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 放屁（口語）Hindi: पादना (मजाकिया)Arabic: أطلق الريح (مصطلح غير رسمي)Bengali: পাদ দেওয়া - গ্যাস ছাড়ানোRussian: пустить газ - пернутьJapanese: おならをするVietnamese: đánh rắmKorean: 방귀를 뀌다Turkish: gaz çıkarmak - osurmakUrdu: پادنا - ہوا چھوڑناIndonesian: kentut
Example Sentences
Who cut the cheese in here?
basic
He started laughing after he cut the cheese.
basic
Please don't cut the cheese in the car.
basic
You can't just cut the cheese and pretend nothing happened!
natural
Whenever someone cuts the cheese in class, everyone laughs.
natural
If you think you're being sneaky when you cut the cheese, trust me—everyone knows.
natural