cut up

cut up  {v.}

1.  {informal}

To hurt the feelings of; wound. — Usually used in the passive.

John was badly cut up when Susie gave him back his ring.

2.  {slang}

To act funny or rough; clown.

Joe would always cut up if there were any girls watching.

At the party Jim and Ron were cutting up and broke a chair.

Compare: FOOL AROUND.