This is the 5346th most frequent Turkish word.
kesik
Cut; incision; gash.
In this sentence, 'kesik' is used as a noun to refer to a physical wound or cut.
Elimde küçük bir kesik var.
I have a small cut on my hand.
Here, 'kesik kesik' functions as an adjective describing conversations as fragmented or interrupted.
Yolda kesik kesik konuşmalar duyduk.
We heard interrupted conversations on the road.
In this example, 'kesik' is used as a modifier meaning 'dashed' or 'broken' in relation to lines.