deep cut
An obscure song by a well known musician.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That song is a deep cut from their first album.”
“You should listen to this deep cut instead of their famous radio hits.”
“My favorite track is a deep cut hidden at the end of the album.”
“The DJ surprised the crowd by playing a deep cut that most fans had never heard before.”
“I spent the whole night listening to a deep cut from a 1970s jazz record that you cannot find on any streaming services.”
“During the encore, the singer performed a deep cut that only the most loyal fans in the front row recognized.”
“If you want to understand the guitarist's true style, you need to hear this deep cut from his side project.”
“While the band is famous for their radio hits, the true enthusiasts prefer the obscure deep cuts found on their early, unreleased demos.”
The term originates from the physical geography of a vinyl record, where a cut refers to an individual track. A deep cut is a track positioned toward the centre of the disc, buried within the sequence of an album rather than being placed at the outer edge for easy selection or radio play.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).
Last updated August 10, 2026