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razor–sharp
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razor–sharp
(adjective)
razor–sharp
adjective
razor–sharp
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of RAZOR–SHARP
[
more razor–sharp; most razor–sharp
]
1
:
very sharp
Sharks have
razor-sharp
teeth.
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2
:
showing a lot of intelligence or the ability to think quickly
She was
razor-sharp
in the debate.
He has a
razor-sharp
wit/mind.
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