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

For much of last year, the Fed’s debate centered on whether the labor market was softening and whether precautionary cuts were needed to prevent a sharper slowdown.

From Barron's

For much of last year, the Fed’s debate centered on whether the labor market was softening and whether precautionary cuts were needed to prevent a sharper slowdown.

From Barron's

Another essay was published this week, a shorter one, less tonally academic but carrying a sharper sense of urgency.

From The Wall Street Journal

But in recent weeks, that rotation has been choppier, with small daily moves in the indexes painting over sharper undulations underneath the hood.

From The Wall Street Journal

If “The Moment” had more time to gestate, it would likely be a much sharper and shocking satire.

From Salon