Sharp-tongue Definition

noun

(idiomatic) The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.

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Noun

Singular:
sharp-tongue
Plural:
sharp tongues

Sharp-tongue Sentence Examples

  • He didn't like seeing her vulnerable like this; he wanted to hear her sharp tongue and watch her face turn pink when he looked at her too long or provoked her.

  • Cowell is more than just a fun-to-watch critic with a sharp tongue.

  • Kelly Cutrone was known throughout the fashion industry for her sharp tongue and workaholic lifestyle, which made her a natural for reality TV.

  • Fred O'Connor had a sharp mind and a sharp tongue to match it.

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