sharpy

(ˈʃɑːpɪ)

n, pl -pies

1. an energetic person known for getting things done

2. censorious a swindler or someone who makes a living by cheating

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sharp•ie

or sharp•y

(ˈʃɑr pi)

n., pl. sharp•ies.

1. sharper.

2. a very alert person.

[1855–60, Amer.]

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Noun	1.	sharpy - an alert and energetic person busy bee, eager beaver, live wire, sharpie doer, actor, worker - a person who acts and gets things done; "he's a principal actor in this affair"; "when you want something done get a doer"; "he's a miracle worker" goffer, gopher - a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
	2.	sharpy - a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games card shark, card sharp, card sharper, cardsharp, cardsharper, sharper, sharpie card player - someone who plays (or knows how to play) card games chiseler, chiseller, defrauder, grifter, scammer, swindler, gouger - a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud

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