old-fashioned slang. : to dance in an energetic way He's not young anymore, but he can still cut a rug on the dance floor.

What does the slang word rug mean?

(slang) A wig; a hairpiece. noun.

What happens if you cut a rug?

Open cuts on the edge of a rug will also cause most rugs to begin to unravel. The foundation of the rug will loosen up without proper binding tension and face yarns and fibers will start to fall out.