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sharpie


Meanings
  • A permanent marker used for writing on various surfaces.

    - "I used a sharpie to write my phone number on the bottle."
    - "My child loves drawing with sharpies on the walls."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75649736"

Synonyms

chickenhawk , sharpie , sharp
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sharpie
pen , den , when , then
Homophones
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  1. sharpie () : A permanent marker used for writing on various surfaces.

  2. sharpie (English) : A person who is very sharp or clever, often in a negative or derogatory way.


Variants
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sharpie , sharpies , sharpy , Sharpie , Sharpies
Forms
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{"term"=>"Sharpie Pen", "description"=>"A pen that uses a Sharpie marker refill as its ink source, providing a durable and vibrant writing experience."}, {"term"=>"Sharpie Marker", "description"=>"A type of marker that uses a thick, viscous ink that flows smoothly from the tip of the marker, providing a bold and vibrant writing experience. Sharpie markers are commonly used for various purposes, such as writing, drawing, coloring, or creating intricate designs and patterns on various surfaces."}, {"term"=>"Sharpie Paint", "description"=>"A type of paint that is formulated using a thick, viscous Sharpie marker ink as its primary colorant, providing a rich and vibrant painting experience. Sharpie paint is commonly used for various purposes, such as painting walls, creating artwork, or adding intricate designs and patterns to various surfaces."}, {"term"=>"Sharpie Gel Pen", "description"=>"A pen that uses a Sharpie gel ink refill as its ink source, providing a smooth and gel-like writing experience. Sharpie gel pens are commonly used for various purposes, such as writing, drawing, coloring, or creating intricate designs and patterns on various surfaces."}


Etymology
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The word 'sharpie' is derived from the Old English word 'scirpian' which means 'to write or mark sharply'. Over time, the word evolved into 'sharpie'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Permanent Marker: A type of marker that uses a permanent, indelible ink to write or draw on various surfaces, providing a long-lasting and durable writing or drawing experience. Permanent markers are commonly used for various purposes, such as writing, drawing, labeling, or creating intricate designs and patterns on various surfaces.

  2. Marker Ink: A type of liquid ink that is used as the writing or drawing medium in markers, providing the visible and colorful markings on various surfaces when the marker tip is applied to the surface. Marker ink is commonly used for various purposes, such as writing, drawing, labeling, or creating intricate designs and patterns on various surfaces.

  3. Calligraphy: A traditional art form that involves the creation of beautiful and decorative handwriting using various pens, brushes, and other writing instruments, as well as various techniques and styles, providing a unique and personalized artistic expression that can be used for various purposes, such as writing, drawing, labeling, or creating intricate designs and patterns on various surfaces.

  4. Graphic Design: A professional and creative discipline that involves the application of various artistic and technical skills and processes to the design and production of visual communications and materials, such as logos, branding, print design, digital design, motion graphics, typography, photography, and illustration, providing a wide range of creative and visual solutions to meet the diverse and evolving needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals in various industries, markets, and sectors.


Culture
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[{"term"=>"Sharpie in Art", "description"=>"Sharpies are widely used by artists for various purposes, such as sketching, coloring, or creating intricate designs and patterns. The vibrant colors and fine tips of Sharpies make them an ideal tool for artists to express their creativity and imagination."}, {"term"=>"Sharpie in Literature", "description"=>"Sharpies have been mentioned or used as a symbol or metaphor in various works of literature, reflecting the cultural significance and impact of Sharpies on our daily lives and experiences. For instance, in J.D. Salinger's story 'Buddy Glass', the character of Buddy Glass is described as using a sharpie to mark his territory in the bathroom, symbolizing his desire for control and dominance over others. Similarly, in Margaret Atwood's novel 'Cat's Eye', the character of Elaine Risley is depicted as using a sharpie to draw a series of disturbing and violent images on the walls of her childhood home, symbolizing her inner turmoil and emotional instability, as well as her repressed memories and unconscious desires. In this way, the use of Sharpies as a literary device or symbol helps to explore and convey the complex and nuanced themes and emotions of the literary works, while also reflecting the broader cultural significance and impact of Sharpies on our daily lives and experiences."}]

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