sharper

American  

[shahr-per] / ˈʃɑr pər /

noun

Slang.

1. a shrewd swindler.

2. a professional gambler.

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sharper British  

/ ˈʃɑːpə /

noun

1. a person who cheats or swindles; fraud

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Etymology

Origin of sharper

First recorded in 1560–70; sharp + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“The more platforms there are, the sharper their tools all have to be,” she says.

From Barron's

But he warns "rallies may be followed by sharper corrections."

From BBC

That has come into sharper focus with a new freedom of speech law in higher education, which came into force in August in England.

From BBC

On this point, the contrast between WBD’s two bidders couldn’t be sharper.

From Barron's

A story of friendship and creativity and ridiculousness, all around a wonderful thing that grew bigger over the years, Reiner’s happy reading throws this tragedy into sharper relief.

From Los Angeles Times