— slashingly , adv.
/slash"ing/ , n.
1. a slash.
adj.
2. sweeping; cutting.
3. violent; severe: a slashing wind.
4. dashing; impetuous.
5. vivid; flashing; brilliant.
6. Informal. very large or fine; splendid: a slashing fortune.
[ 1590-1600; SLASH 1 + -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]