cutthroat
/ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ adjective C2- Involving the cutting of throats.
- Of or relating to a card game where everyone plays for him or herself rather than playing with a partner. · He found that playing cutthroat Spades was much more difficult than playing with a partner.
- Ruthlessly competitive, dog-eat-dog. · Law is a cutthroat business, you always have to look out to see who is trying to outdo you.
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