What is an example of a sharp tongue?

to be someone who often criticizes and speaks in a severe way: Jane has a sharp tongue, so be warned. Want to learn more?
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What are sharp tongues?

Definition of a sharp tongue

: a tendency to say very critical things to people.
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What is a sentence for sharp tongue?

1. Despite her sharp tongue, she inspires loyalty from her friends. 2. Jane has rather a sharp tongue, I'm afraid.
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What is a sharp-tongued woman?

If you describe someone as sharp-tongued, you are being critical of them for speaking in a way which is unkind though often clever. [disapproval] Julia was a very tough, sharp-tongued woman.
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What is an example of a tongue?

An example of a tongue is the muscular part inside the mouth that helps you taste food. An example of a tongue is part of a sneaker that gets tucked in on the top of the foot before the shoe is laced up. Tongue is defined as a spoken language or dialect.
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Sharp tongue Meaning



What is tongue Emoji?

The ? (tongue) emoji can convey a playful and joking mood.

It's basically like sticking your tongue out at someone, except you're doing it over text!
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How do you spell Toung?

Noun
  1. Obsolete spelling of tongue.
  2. Misspelling of tongue.
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What does the Bible say about a sharp tongue?

Saying so merely confirms the truth in this case that the spoken Word will indeed set one free. “Reckless words pierce like a sword but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:14.
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What is a golden tongue?

: gifted with superior powers of utterance or persuasion : eloquent.
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What is a wicked tongue?

Noun. wicked tongue (plural wicked tongues) (idiomatic) An abusive, vulgar, nasty, or otherwise objectionable manner of speaking.
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What is a sharp mouth?

: having a sharp tongue : harsh or bitter in speech or language.
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What does pointed tongue mean?

Narrow: A narrow tongue with a sharp pointed tip indicates heavy meat consumption of the person's mother during her pregnancy. This is indicative of a personality that is physically rigid and mentally aggressive with a narrow mind. Divided tip: Indicates frequent consumption of raw and vegetable foods during pregnancy.
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What animal has the sharpest tongue?

The tiger's tongue is covered with numerous small, sharp, rear-facing projections called papillae. These papillae give the tongue its rough, rasping texture and is designed to help strip the skin, feathers, fur and meat right off its prey.
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Is sharp tongue a compliment?

If you say that someone has a sharp tongue, you are critical of the fact that they say things which are unkind though often clever. Despite her sharp tongue, she inspires loyalty from her friends.
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How is the tongue like a fire?

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
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How do Christians tame their tongue?

4 ways to tame your tongue
  1. Check our heart. Words need to be intentional before we even open our mouths (or put our fingers on the keys). ...
  2. Pray. The most important thing we can do is to pray and ask God to use our words to help and not to hurt. ...
  3. Listen. ...
  4. Tame your tongue- Remember the golden rule.
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How can I control my tongue when angry?

Your wild tongue can trigger anger and cause people to become extremely offended.
  1. If other people are talking about these things, then just remain out of the conversation. ...
  2. If you absolutely must comment, then remember to take a 10-second pause to think about what you are saying and the impact it might have.
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What is the opposite of a sharp tongue?

Opposite of often said of someone skilled at or given to insulting or belittling others. gentle.
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Why is my tongue white?

Why is my tongue white? White tongue is usually caused when bacteria, debris (like food and sugar) and dead cells get trapped between the papillae on the surface of your tongue. These string-like papillae then grow large and swell up, sometimes becoming inflamed. This creates the white patch you see on your tongue.
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What does ? mean in texting?

? - oral sex. ✌️- Pimp Control. 16 - Pimp. 304 - Hoe. HGO - Hoein' Goin' On.
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What is the meaning of ? emoji?

Officially called the peach emoji, the butt emoji was first introduced in 2010 under Unicode 6.0. As its fuzzy, cleft appearance looks like a plump rear end, the peach emoji quickly came to stand for buttocks on social media and in text messages, especially a woman's in sexual contexts.
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What does mean in texting?

Time to break out the smirking face emoji to make sure your sexy innuendo lands. Adding this emoji to a text indicates you are flirting or sending a suggestive message. On social media it can also mean you are feeling smug and self-satisfied because you just did something baller.
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