melon cutting

noun

melon cutting

noun

1

Slang The sharing out of profits or gambling winnings.

I do not believe they wanted the money, but they wanted to do some melon cutting for the benefit of their shareholders.1914, Official Report of Debates, House of Commons, volume 113, page 242:

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