Synonyms of cut corners
5 similar words
Another word for cut corners is skimp. Other synonyms of cut corners are take short cuts, follow the path of least resistance, take the easy way out and half-ass.
Synonyms and similar words for cut corners
verbTo do a less-than-thorough or incomplete job; to do something poorly; to take inappropriate...
- skimp
- take short cuts
- follow the path of least resistance
- take the easy way outTo cut corners; to follow the path of least resistance; to take shortcuts to avoid pain or having to struggle to...
- half-assTo perform a task incompletely or carelessly.
Meaning of cut corners
- verb To bypass a prescribed route so as to gain competitive advantage or to circumvent traffic signals or other rules of the road.
- verb To do a less-than-thorough or incomplete job; to do something poorly; to take inappropriate shortcuts.
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Questions about synonyms of cut corners
- What is another word for cut corners?
- Cut corners has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as skimp, take short cuts, follow the path of least resistance, take the easy way out and half-ass.
- What does cut corners mean?
- Cut corners means to bypass a prescribed route so as to gain competitive advantage or to circumvent traffic signals or other rules of the road.
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