Meaning of the word papercut in English

What does papercut mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

papercut

US /ˈpeɪpərˌkʌt/
UK /ˈpeɪpəˌkʌt/

Noun

a cut on the skin made by the edge of a piece of paper

Example:
I got a nasty papercut while sorting through documents.
Even a small papercut can be surprisingly painful.