cut out 1 v. , slang 1. To stop; quit. All right, now let's cut out the talking. He was teasing the dog and Joe told him to cut it out.
Compare: BREAK UP 3 . 2. To displace in favor. Tony cut Ed out with Mary. John cut out two or three other men in trying for a better job.
cut out 2 adj. 1. Made ready; given for action; facing. Mary agreed to stay with her teacher's children all day; she did not know what was cut out for her. Often used in the phrase "have one's work cut out for one." If Mr. Perkins wants to become a senator, he has his work cut out fur him. 2. Suited to; fitted for. Warren seemed to be cut out for the law. It was clear very early that Fred was cut out to he a doctor.