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sharp-tongued

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
sharp--tongued
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having an acrid or bitter wit; skilled at or given to insulting or belittling others.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more sharp-tongued (comparative) most sharp-tongued (superlative)

Phrases

sharp end of one's tongue

Frequently Paired Words

sharp end of one's tongue

Questions

What does sharp-tongued mean?
Having an acrid or bitter wit; skilled at or given to insulting or belittling others.

How to pronounce sharp-tongued

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