Cut a that

n.

Heard in Mayo

A derogatory remark concerning a person's dishevelled or unsightly appearance.

In use

Just look at the cut of her in that dress, she looks like she was dragged through a hedge backwards.

Posh English

Pray observe the lamentable state of that young lady in her frock, for she appears as though she has been hauled through a hedgerow in reverse.

  • Cute as cut-de-bagsSomeone who is exceptionally intelligent in a wiley sort of way. Waterford alternative…
  • The cut of yaA critical observation regarding the untidy or unkempt state of a person's appearance.
  • Look at the cut of yeAn expression remarking that someone looks extremely untidy or dishevelled.
  • CutThe state or appearance of someone or something.
  • Cut a yaYou look dreadful; an expression of distaste at someone's appearance.
  • Cut ofThe appearance or general look of a person.