cut up

(noun) someone who plays practical jokes on others. Synonyms: prankster, cut-up, trickster, tricker, hoaxer, practical joker.

(verb) cut to pieces. Synonyms: carve. Example: "Father carved the ham."

(verb) destroy or injure severely. Synonyms: mutilate, mangle. Example: "The madman mutilates art work."

(verb) separate into isolated compartments or categories. Synonyms: compartmentalize, compartmentalise. Example: "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!."

(verb) significantly cut up a manuscript. Synonyms: hack.

(adj) cut into pieces.