Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sharp as a tack

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.34 in modern English

Syllables
sharp as a -tack
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Very intelligent.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

not the sharpest tool in the box

Frequently Paired Words

not the sharpest tool in the box

Synonyms

astute brainy bright brilliant clever educated genius gifted hivey ingenious intellectual intelligent

Questions

What does sharp as a tack mean?
Very intelligent.

How to pronounce sharp as a tack

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