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sharp-tongued
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shahrp
-
tuhngd
]
sharp-tongued
/
ˈʃɑrpˈtʌŋd
/
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shahrp
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adjective
characterized by or given to harshness, bitterness, or sarcasm in speech.
Origin:
1830–40
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sharp-tongued
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bitter or critical in speech; sarcastic
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