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sharp tongue

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sharp tongue has 1 sense
  1. sharp tongue - a bitter or critical manner of speaking
    --1 is a kind of
    tongue

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Sharp Tongue

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

A sharp or harsh way of speaking, characterized by sarcasm, wit, or severity.

Usage:

- She is known for her sharp tongue, always quick to make biting remarks.

- The politician's sharp tongue made him infamous for his scathing remarks during debates.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense:

Used to describe someone who has a tendency to speak in a sharp or cutting manner.

Usage:

- Be careful with him, he has a sharp tongue and can sometimes hurt people's feelings with his remarks.

- Despite her sharp tongue, she always speaks the truth and people appreciate her honesty.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense:

Used to describe food or spices that have a strong, pungent taste.

Usage:

- The dish was flavored with sharp-tongued spices that left a lingering heat on the palate.

- The sharp-tongued cheese added a zesty kick to the sandwich.

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