"supersharp" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more supersharp [comparative], most supersharp [superlative]
Etymology: From super- + sharp. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|sharp}} super- + sharp Head templates: {{en-adj}} supersharp (comparative more supersharp, superlative most supersharp)
  1. Extremely sharp (in various senses).
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