sharp dresser — a person who dresses stylishly and fashionably
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who dresses stylishly and fashionably
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɑːrp ˈdresər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather was such a sharp dresser that even his pajamas were ironed.
- She's a sharp dresser who never leaves the house without looking like she stepped out of a magazine.
- Being a sharp dresser helped him make a great first impression during job interviews.
sharp dresser
NOUN[/ʃɑːrp ˈdresər/]
a person who dresses stylishly and fashionably
a person who dresses stylishly and fashionably
The sharp dresser student makes even the professor look lesser!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sharp dresser emerged in American slang during the 1940s, combining the adjective 'sharp' (originally meaning 'keen-edged' or 'cutting') with 'dresser' (one who dresses). The term evolved from sharp's metaphorical extension to mean 'stylish' or 'fashionable,' reflecting mid-20th century colloquial usage.
Breakdown
sharp (originally 'keen-edged,' later 'stylish, fashionable') + dresser (from dress, meaning 'to clothe' or 'one who dresses'), literally 'one who dresses sharply or fashionably'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather was such a sharp dresser that even his pajamas were ironed.”
“She's a sharp dresser who never leaves the house without looking like she stepped out of a magazine.”
“Being a sharp dresser helped him make a great first impression during job interviews.”
“Even on casual Friday, this sharp dresser manages to look more formal than everyone else on Monday.”
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