sharp-set

American  

[shahrp-set] / ˈʃɑrpˌsɛt /

adjective

1. eager to satisfy the appetite, especially for food.

2. keen or eager.

3. set to present a sharply angled edge.

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sharp-set British  

adjective

1. set to give an acute cutting angle

2. keenly hungry

3. keen or eager

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Other Word Forms

• sharp-setness noun

Etymology

Origin of sharp-set

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

This pleases you, and you step about the place and come in sharp-set for breakfast.

From Deep Moat Grange by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

The two judges and resident magistrate came into court, alert and sharp-set, and proceedings began.

From From Veldt Camp Fires by Bryden, H.A.

"But if you give us supper at once," says Molly craftily, "we shall have finished it before the giant comes home; for we are very sharp-set."

From English Fairy Tales by Rackham, Arthur

"Yes, John, do," said Mr Mowbray; "and as quick's you like; for we are all, I fancy, pretty sharp-set; and some of us—I speak for myself at any rate—not a little thirsty."

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 by Wilson, John Mackay

He never failed to carry a portion to his mother, sharp-set as he always was himself.

From Hurricane Hurry by Kingston, William Henry Giles