ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sharky

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sharky is an adjective meaning (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a shark.

Meaning

(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a shark.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) Indicating possible presence of sharks.

Example Sentences

He smiled a sharky smile.
He said the spot was very popular with surfers but was also known for being a "sharky area".
They wanted to denounce the raids as a cruel misuse of crime-fighting resources — fishing for minnows instead of sharky predators.

Synonyms for sharky

Depending on context, synonyms include sharkish, sharklike.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sharkish, shrewlike, jellyfishy, skatelike, shacklike, snark-like.

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