sharper

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
  2. adjective (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
  3. adjective ending in a sharp point

Etymology

From sharp + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cardsharp, card sharp, cardsharper, card sharper, sharpie, sharpy, card shark

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