a sharp tongue

noun

: a tendency to say very critical things to people

Examples of a sharp tongue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The beats are over the top, the writing is bold and direct, and Stephens is an alluring main character with a sharp tongue and an ear for dynamic pop and R&B melodies. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

Dee was Raj’s younger sister with a sharp tongue and even sharper attitude, quick to tattle on her brother and his friends for their adolescent shenanigans. — Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025

Judge Judy, has served up swift justice with a sharp tongue and zero patience for tomfoolery. — Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 21 July 2025

Sydney Jordan brings bold energy, high-end clientele, and a sharp tongue. — Essence, 18 July 2025

The younger sister—the fat girl of the title—has a plain face and a sharp tongue. — Victoria Uren, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025

Emerald Fennell’s twisted social satire Saltburn casts Rosamund Pike as Elspeth Catton, a wealthy onetime model with Bohemian chic style and a sharp tongue. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2024

Rhymes for a sharp tongue

• overhung
• among
• hirschsprung
• unsung
• bling
• bung
• clung
• dung
• flung
• fung
• hung
• lung