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sharper

[shahr-per]

noun

Slang.
  1. a shrewd swindler.

  2. a professional gambler.



sharper

/ ˈʃɑːə /

noun

  1. a person who cheats or swindles; fraud

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sharper1

First recorded in 1560–70; sharp + -er 1
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After the sale, the importance of the club came into sharper focus.

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His team has developed ways to enhance current technology used in the screening machine that you stand in with your hands above your head, and created sharper X-ray images, according to the federal agency.

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"You remind me of myself at your age and there are things you should learn. You are our dagger in Europe and we will be sharpening you carefully so that you will become sharper."

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They believe that Starmer's "human instincts need to get much sharper in year two because of what has happened in year one".

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While there was the bones of an encouraging display with ball in hand, Farrell will clearly demand his side are sharper once they hit Australian shores.

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