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Definition of sharp as a tack
sharp as a tack
adjective
- very smart.
The teacher said Maria is as sharp as a tack.
This guy is unbelievable. he's as sharp as a tack.
- See more words with the same meaning: intelligent, smart.
Last edited on Mar 09 2020. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'intelligent, smart': | |
| Definitions include: smart. | |
| Definitions include: to be intelligent. | |
| Definitions include: a smart person. | |
| Definitions include: a person who has both street and book knowledge. | |
| Definitions include: extensive knowledge of or ability in a particular topic. | |
| Definitions include: an intelligent person. | |
| Definitions include: fellatio. | |
| Definitions include: knowledge gained from reading and studying. | |
| Definitions include: impressive; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: intelligent. | |
| Definitions include: to hit someone in the head quite hard. | |
| Definitions include: a person with skill in a particular subject or trade. | |
| Definitions include: with an ability to handle situations in urban environments. | |
| Definitions include: an intelligent person. | |
| Definitions include: a smart person. | |
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Other terms relating to 'a': | |
| Definitions include: amphetamine. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: excessive. | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
| Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat". | |
| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: an unspecified small number. | |
| Definitions include: to play around. | |
| Definitions include: very common. | |
| Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
| Definitions include: to collide with a tree. | |
| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
Other terms relating to 'as': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can see". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can tell". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "as far as I know." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "Also Known As." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as soon as humanly possible". | |
| Definitions include: very; really; extremely. | |
| Definitions include: to a great extent. | |
| Definitions include: The term "mug" is used for comparison. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as soon as possible". | |
| Definitions include: very. | |
| Definitions include: very; really; extremely. | |
| Definitions include: an intensifier. | |
| Definitions include: 1. To be highly intoxicated on drugs and/or alcohol | |
Other terms relating to 'sharp': | |
| Definitions include: to be alert. | |
| Definitions include: "cool", "phat". | |
| Definitions include: to be incredibly stupid. | |
Other terms relating to 'tack': | |
| Definitions include: cigarette. | |
| Definitions include: to proceed immediately to the important part(s). | |
| Definitions include: chilling. | |
| Definitions include: Meaning one is ugly | |
| Definitions include: empty. | |
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