noun
Uncommon
sharper
SHAHRP
Sharper (noun) means a swindler or professional cheat, especially in gambling. Example: “The card sharper had been fleecing tourists for years.”
noun
1
A swindler or professional cheat, especially in gambling.
"The card sharper had been fleecing tourists for years."
How to use sharper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a con artist or crooked gambler.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sharpers
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Etymology
From sharp plus the agent suffix -er.
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Rhymes for sharper
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What does “sharper” mean?
The word “sharper” means a swindler or professional cheat, especially in gambling. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a con artist or crooked gambler.
How do you pronounce “sharper”?
“Sharper” is pronounced SHAHRP (/ˈʃɑɹpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sharper” in a sentence?
Here is “sharper” used in a sentence: “The card sharper had been fleecing tourists for years.”
What part of speech is “sharper”?
“Sharper” is a noun.
Is “sharper” a common word?
“Sharper” is an uncommon word in modern English.
