sharpy
9.9
A person who notices things quickly and acts fast
- noun
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espabilado
- In negotiations, he proved to be a sharpy, quickly responding to every counteroffer.
Examples
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The oysters were likely harvested by canoes, sharpies, and sloops.
Academic text (1996) -
The team is full of real sharpies who quickly identify trends and opportunities.
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As the tides rose, they floated in small boats, such as sharpies, and put the baskets of oysters in them (Usingersup9).
Academic text (1996) -
When it comes to solving problems, she's a real sharpy who always thinks on her feet.
Synonyms
8
5.3
A lively person who entertains and makes others laugh
is more about alert noticing and fast responding than social entertaining
2
4.6
A person who is very lively and full of energy
is more about quick noticing and rapid response than general enthusiasm
Antonyms
How Alert
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sharpy comes from the word sharp, which means 'keen' or 'quick to notice'. Think of a sharp knife that cuts quickly — a sharpy is someone who sees small details fast and acts quickly.