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sharp-tongued

adjective \ ˈshärp-ˈtəŋd \

Definition of sharp-tongued

: having a sharp tongue : harsh or bitter in speech or language

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First Known Use of sharp-tongued

1837

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sharp-tongued

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Definition of sharp-tongued for English Language Learners

  • : tending to say very critical things to people : having a sharp tongue

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