"sharkish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more sharkish [comparative], most sharkish [superlative]
Etymology: From shark + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|shark|ish}} shark + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} sharkish (comparative more sharkish, superlative most sharkish)
  1. Having shark-like characteristics, such as fierceness or agility.
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