adj

sharky

Sharky (adj) means resembling a shark in look or behaviour. Example: “The car's sharky front grille made it look aggressive.”

adj

Resembling a shark in look or behaviour.

"The car's sharky front grille made it look aggressive."

Suggesting that sharks may be nearby.

"The water looked a bit sharky, so we stayed close to shore."

How to use sharky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShark-like, either in appearance or in the unsettling sense of "sharks might be around."

Word forms

more sharky comparative, most sharky superlative

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Etymology

From shark plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for sharky

Marky snarky Sparky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sharky” mean?

The word “sharky” means resembling a shark in look or behaviour. In plain terms, shark-like, either in appearance or in the unsettling sense of "sharks might be around.".

How do you use “sharky” in a sentence?

Here is “sharky” used in a sentence: “The car's sharky front grille made it look aggressive.”

What part of speech is “sharky”?

“Sharky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “sharky” have?

“Sharky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling a shark in look or behaviour.