#1 cut up v. cut to pieces; "Father carved the ham". wn #2 cut up v. destroy or injure severely; "The madman mutilates art work". wn #3 cut up s. cut into pieces. wn #4 cut up v. separate into isolated compartments or categories; "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!". wn #5 cut up v. significantly cut up a manuscript. wn