Definition of "offcut" [off•cut]

• To cut off. (verb)
• A piece that has been cut off of a larger piece when not needed; surplus. (noun)
• Cut off. (adjective)
• Excess; surplus. (adjective)

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• "This sounds more like a Beach Boys offcut mind, but the lyrics are unimpeachable in their brown-nosing: "They were playing lovely tunes/by the light of the moon.""
• "The flowers are passable, but also inexpensive, but the lace is like offcut afterthought thrown on the bodice, and probably about 5 bucks worth."
• "Yesterday afternoon I painted this – acrylic paints on an offcut of matt board."