Sharpish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sharpish is an adjective meaning (informal) Somewhat sharp (sudden, abrupt).
Meaning
(informal) Somewhat sharp (sudden, abrupt).
More Meanings
- (informal) Somewhat sharp; not blunt.
- (informal) Rapidly, soon.
Example Sentences
a sharpish knife
The car made a sharpish turn.
You'd better mend your ways sharpish!
On straights speed would quicken to what was apparently the maximum allowed on this stretch, 140 k.p.h., or 87.5 m.p.h., and then one would see the track disappearing ahead round a sharpish curve, for there are some of 35 and 40 chains' radius on this side of the summit as well.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include showtime, sharp, peracute, stabbing, acute, snithe.
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