Sharpie US
ˈʃɑrpi
Definition

Definition of Sharpie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

stationeryTMUSbrand of permanent marker with indelible inkTMUS
  • I used a Sharpie to label the boxes.
  • He signed the poster with a Sharpie.
  • The artist used a Sharpie for the outlines.
marker pen permanent marker
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Images of Sharpie

  • Sharpie: brand of permanent marker with indelible ink
    brand of permanent marker with indelible ink

Origin of Sharpie

English, sharp + -ie (diminutive)

Terms related to Sharpie

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
sharpsharpensharpnessballpoint pencoloringdrawingfelt-tip penhighlighterinksketchingwriting

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  1. French:Sharpie, ...
  2. German:Sharpie, ...
  3. Italian:pennarello Sharpie, ...
  4. Spanish:Sharpie, ...
  5. Portuguese:Sharpie, ...
  6. Chinese:Sharpie, ...
  7. Japanese:シャーピー, ...
  8. Arabic:شَارْبِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שַׁארְפִּי, ...
  10. Russian:маркеры Sharpie, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Шарпі, ...
  12. Hindi:शार्पी, ...
sharpie US
ˈʃɑrpi

Definition of sharpie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
crimeRareUSswindler or cheatRareUS
  • The sharpie tricked everyone at the market.
cheat fraudster
2.
boatingTECH.USshallow-draft sailboat with a sharp prowTECH.US
  • The sharpie was perfect for the calm waters.
dinghy sailboat yacht
3.
birdwatchingTECH.USsharp-shinned hawk in birdwatchingTECH.US
  • We spotted a sharpie in the sky.
bird of prey hawk raptor
4.
cultureDatedUSmember of a 1960s Australian youth gangDatedUS
  • He dressed like a sharpie from the old days.
delinquent gang member
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Images of sharpie

  • sharpie: shallow-draft sailboat with a sharp prow
    shallow-draft sailboat with a sharp prow
  • sharpie: sharp-shinned hawk in birdwatching
    sharp-shinned hawk in birdwatching

Origin of sharpie

American English, sharp (clever) + ie (diminutive)

Terms related to sharpie

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
sharpsharpnesscondeceptiondishonestyfraudroguescamswindletricksterbarquebrig

Examples of sharpie in a sentence

  • Beware of the sharpie who offers deals too good to be true.
  • The sharpie glided smoothly over the shallow bay.
  • He admired the sharpie's design at the boat show.
  • A sharpie swooped down to catch its prey.
  • Birdwatchers often look for sharpies during migration season.
  • The sharpie culture was influential in Melbourne.

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  1. French:escroc, sharpie, ...
  2. German:Betrüger, Sharpie, ...
  3. Italian:imbroglione, barca a vela a prua affilata, ...
  4. Spanish:estafador, velero de proa afilada, ...
  5. Portuguese:trapaceiro, veleiro de calado raso, ...
  6. Chinese:骗子, 浅吃水帆船, ...
  7. Japanese:詐欺師, シャーピー, ...
  8. Arabic:محتال, قارب شراعي ضحل الغاطس, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹכֵל, שַׁרְפִּי, ...
  10. Russian:мошенник, шарпи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шахрай, шарпі, ...
  12. Hindi:ठग, शार्पी, ...
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