Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sharp elbows

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.37 in modern English

Syllables: sharp el-bows
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A willingness to sacrifice others to advance one's own ambitions.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Inequality rampant? Greater scope for middle-class parents (like teachers and politicians) to use their sharp elbows?"

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

sharp-elbowed

Frequently Paired Words

sharp-elbowed

Questions

What does sharp elbows mean?: A willingness to sacrifice others to advance one's own ambitions.

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