noun
Sharpie
SHAH-pee
Sharpie (noun) means a permanent marker pen, especially one made by the Sharpie brand, commonly used for labelling or signing. Example: “He signed the poster with a black sharpie.”
noun
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A permanent marker pen, especially one made by the Sharpie brand, commonly used for labelling or signing.
"He signed the poster with a black sharpie."
"Use a sharpie so the label doesn't smudge or wash off."
How to use Sharpie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA trademarked brand of permanent marker so common the name is often used for any similar pen.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sharpies
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Etymology
From the Sharpie brand name, formed from sharp plus -ie.
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What does “Sharpie” mean?
The word “Sharpie” means a permanent marker pen, especially one made by the Sharpie brand, commonly used for labelling or signing. In plain terms, a trademarked brand of permanent marker so common the name is often used for any similar pen.
How do you pronounce “Sharpie”?
“Sharpie” is pronounced SHAH-pee (/ˈʃɑɹpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sharpie” in a sentence?
Here is “Sharpie” used in a sentence: “He signed the poster with a black sharpie.”
What part of speech is “Sharpie”?
“Sharpie” is a noun.
