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sharpish

/ˈʃɑːrp.ɪʃ/
sharp · ish
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• adverb

1

British Promptly or very quickly; without delay (used especially in informal speech).

Example

"We had better pack up our gear and head back to the station sharpish before the storm hits."

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• adjective

1

Somewhat sharp, keen, or pointed in edge, taste, or manner.

Example

"The cheese had a pleasant, sharpish tang that paired well with the apples."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In informal British English, 'sharpish' used as an adverb functions as an understatement, meaning 'very quickly' or 'at once' rather than 'somewhat quickly'.

• Nearby Words

sharpener
sharper
sharpie
sharpish
sharply
sharpness
sharps

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sharpish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sharpish
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