deep cut

music idiom

"Deep cut" originated in music to describe lesser-known tracks on an album, but it has since broadened to other contexts to denote obscure works appreciated by enthusiasts.

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Definition

B2Music

(informal)A song that is less popular or well-known compared to other tracks by the same artist.

Example

That track is a deep cut from their early albums.

B2General

(idiomatic, informal)An obscure work, reference, or joke recognized mainly by devoted fans or experts.

Example

His joke was such a deep cut that only the die-hard fans got it.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "deep cut":

cut above cut below cut in cut into paper cut clear cut prime cut cut through cut like a knife cut to the quick cut oneself cut away cut to pieces cut out deep point cutting edge cut across sideline cut cut up cut buddy cut and run cut it close hatchet wound jump cut cut down cut both ways close shave run deep cut a wide swath deep dive cut back cut off