deep cut
noun
plural deep cuts
1
music
: a song that is considerably less popular and well-known than other songs on the same album or by the same artist
From there, the band careened through highlights and the occasional deep cut from its catalog …—
Mikael Wood
Mikael WoodBut the rocker saw an opportunity to turn casual fans on to his deep cuts—so each disc intersperses hits with lesser-known album tracks in non-chronological order.—David Browne
David Browne2
: something (such as an obscure reference to a book or movie) that is recognizable to devotees but not usually to others
One of the fun things about being a Marvel fan is the franchise's ability to constantly surprise its audience with comic book deep cuts, surprising castings, and twists that no one sees coming.—Alexis Nedd
Alexis Nedd
deep-cut
adjective
a deep-cut reference/joke
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He’s been cheering on deep cuts across the federal workforce, even in critical areas like scientific research.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Trump's administration has already instituted mass layoffs of public-sector employees, including tens of thousands of layoffs at federal agencies, and deep cuts for everything from life-saving scientific research to public libraries.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Health officials bracing for deep cuts within NIOSH include workers at the agency's Pittsburgh and Spokane offices, where some 200 staff — the vast majority of those working out of the locations — are expected to be impacted, according to a notice sent to their union.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2025
As Republicans propose deep cuts to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), low-income consumers could feel the ripple effect, impacting snack, beverage, and retail giants that provide staples to millions who rely on food benefits.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Trump's administration has already instituted mass layoffs of public-sector employees, including tens of thousands of layoffs at federal agencies, and deep cuts for everything from life-saving scientific research to public libraries.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Health officials bracing for deep cuts within NIOSH include workers at the agency's Pittsburgh and Spokane offices, where some 200 staff — the vast majority of those working out of the locations — are expected to be impacted, according to a notice sent to their union.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2025
As Republicans propose deep cuts to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), low-income consumers could feel the ripple effect, impacting snack, beverage, and retail giants that provide staples to millions who rely on food benefits.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Deep cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20cut. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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