Word Noun
sharpie
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈʃɑɹpi/ UK /ʃˈɑːpaɪ/ sharpie UK spelling sharpies
Definition
n.a person who is very smart, clever, or has a lot of street smarts. It is a casual way to describe someone who is good at thinking on their feet.
n.a person perceived as intelligent, shrewd, or possessing significant street wisdom.
Examples
“He is a real sharpie when it comes to fixing cars.”
“The manager hired a sharpie who could negotiate better deals with suppliers than anyone else on the team.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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