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
Magne-Norwegian
Hoebaerhuy-BERLimburgish
RenÁTaRE-nah-taw (Hungarian)Hungarian, Czech, Slovak
Beatrizbe-ah-TREETH (Spanish), be-ah-TREES (Latin American Spanish), be-a-TREES (Portuguese), be-a-TREESH (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese
Hirokihee-ṙo-keeJapanese
Kanya-Thai