sharp-witted

adjective

sharp-wit·ted | \ ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd

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: having an acute mind

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The first known use of sharp-witted was circa 1586

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sharp-witted

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of sharp-witted

: having or showing an ability to think and react very quickly

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