1 definition by Mistagrasshoppa
Historical: Slang of 18th century Jaimaican or Caribbean origin for a pirate or smuggler. Derived from the word "cutthroat" or "cutty", it refers both to a small sailboat "cutter" and a cutlass (sword or large knife). Historically the cutter style sailboat was favored by Caribbean pirates of the late 18th and early 19th century for its speed cutting under tack (sailing into the wind) with a small crew of "cutties" to overtake and board larger, slower vessels, or to evade customs patrols in the Caribbean. Term evolved to be used as slang for rum or other smuggled hard liquor.
by Mistagrasshoppa April 14, 2016