razor-sharp



razor-sharp

1. Literally, very sharp, like a razor. Stand back, that tool is razor-sharp! Please be careful cutting those vegetables with such a razor-sharp knife.
2. Particularly clear, perceptive, and/or intelligent. Victoria may seem quiet, but she always has these razor-sharp insights on the texts we're reading. The think tank is known for razor-sharp analysis of world affairs. A lot of people are funny, but she has razor-sharp wit.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KarelKAH-rəl (Dutch), KAH-rel (Czech)Dutch, Czech, Slovene
WinnieWIN-eeEnglish
Orrell-English (Rare)
SanjicaSAHN-yee-tsahCroatian
SamİR-Azerbaijani
Chiquita[tʃi'ki:tə]