# sharpie

/ˈʃɑɹpi/ (US) · /ʃˈɑːpaɪ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sharpie
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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