The act of bringing a person
down with a short, nasty twist on words when they are excited or proud of themselves.
Also,
patronizing someone into
submission is another technique in cutting-down.
Guy 1- Oh my God, this is
the best thing ever! Liste--
Guy 2- Oh! Is it?! IS IT YEAH?! *turns away*
--
Male Doctor- No, I'm serious, my incision- you wouldn't believe how small it was!
Female Doctor- Yeah
that's what she said. *walks away*
Cut down!
Male Doctor- Hey!... Shut up.