sharp-elbowed
sharp-elbowed · more sharp-elbowed · most sharp-elbowed
Possessing narrow, bony, rather pointed elbowsPossessing narrow, bony, rather pointed elbows.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable, usually)Possessing narrow, bony, rather pointed elbows.
(figuratively, informal, not comparable, usually)Pushy; having a boldly assertive manner intended to establish an advantage.
sharp-elbowed parents
Forms
more sharp-elbowed, most sharp-elbowed| Comparative | more sharp-elbowed Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most sharp-elbowed Lesson |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsharp elbows
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form