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
Examples of deep cut in a Sentence
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The legislation will extend his 2017 tax cuts and boost defense and border wall funding, which will be offset in part by deep cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, student loans and clean energy programs.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 8 July 2025
From deep cuts to dance floor favorites, expect genre-blending sets and energy that moves with intention.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
The Republican backed spending bill is long and includes a multitude of things like deep cuts for Medicare, no tax on overtime and tips, tax cuts and more.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Nationwide, between 12 million and 20 million people could lose Medicaid under deep cuts to the health insurance program proposed by Senate Republicans, according to two estimates.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Some House Republicans have already expressed opposition to key elements of the Senate version of the bill — most notably deep cuts to Medicaid — likely foreshadowing a close vote in the lower chamber.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 29 June 2025
To help pay for it, Republican fiscal hawks want deep cuts to Medicaid, but moderate Republicans oppose the move.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 July 2025
Nationwide, between 12 million and 20 million people could lose Medicaid coverage under deep cuts to the health insurance program proposed by Senate Republicans, according to two estimates.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Jeremy Allen White recently went deep in his DVD bag and pulled out a deep cut.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 25 June 2025
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Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 8 July 2025
From deep cuts to dance floor favorites, expect genre-blending sets and energy that moves with intention.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
The Republican backed spending bill is long and includes a multitude of things like deep cuts for Medicare, no tax on overtime and tips, tax cuts and more.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Nationwide, between 12 million and 20 million people could lose Medicaid under deep cuts to the health insurance program proposed by Senate Republicans, according to two estimates.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Some House Republicans have already expressed opposition to key elements of the Senate version of the bill — most notably deep cuts to Medicaid — likely foreshadowing a close vote in the lower chamber.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 29 June 2025
To help pay for it, Republican fiscal hawks want deep cuts to Medicaid, but moderate Republicans oppose the move.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 July 2025
Nationwide, between 12 million and 20 million people could lose Medicaid coverage under deep cuts to the health insurance program proposed by Senate Republicans, according to two estimates.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Jeremy Allen White recently went deep in his DVD bag and pulled out a deep cut.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 25 June 2025
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“Deep cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20cut. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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