In the world of business, he was known as a cutthroat who would do anything to get ahead.
A type of trout, known for the distinctive red or orange slash on its throat.
The cutthroat is a popular fish among anglers in the western United States.
A violent murderer or assassin.
The sheriff finally captured the infamous cutthroat who had terrorized the region.
A three-player variation of pool (billiards) in which each player is assigned a set of balls and attempts to eliminate the others’ balls from the table.
After dinner we set up the table for a quick game of cutthroat.
cutthroatadjective
Fiercely competitive and ruthless in business or competition.
The cutthroat nature of the industry means only the strongest companies survive.
Murderously violent; inclined to kill or commit violence.
The gang operated with cutthroat brutality in the back alleys.