SINCE 1828
sharp-tongued
adjective
\ ˈshärp-ˈtəŋd
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Definition of sharp-tongued
: having a sharp tongue : harsh or bitter in speech or language
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sharp-tongued
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of sharp-tongued
: tending to say very critical things to people : having a sharp tongue
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