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sharper
/ˈʃɑɹpɚ/
adjective
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.
"A face with sharp features"
Intelligent.
"My nephew is a sharp lad; he can count to 100 in six languages, and he's only five years old."
Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
noun
A swindler; a cheat; a professional gambler who makes his living by cheating.
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