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sharpish Synonyms & Antonyms

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Sharpish as an Adjective

1

Somewhat sharp (sudden, abrupt).

The car made a sharpish turn.

2

Somewhat sharp; not blunt.

a sharpish knife

Sharpish as an Adverb

1

Rapidly, soon.

You'd better mend your ways sharpish!

Sharpish in a Sentence

The car made a sharpish turn.

a sharpish knife

You'd better mend your ways sharpish!

Word Forms & Grammar

sharpish (not comparable)

Origin of Sharpish

From sharp + -ish.