Definition of sharp-elbowed in English:

sharp-elbowed

adjective

Very assertive in the pursuit of one’s own interests, typically at the expense of other people.
a sharp-elbowed businessman who knows how to work the system
children with less sharp-elbowed parents are losing out

Early 19th century (in the sense ‘having pointed or bony elbows’): from the idea of elbowing people out of one's way.

adjective

Very assertive in the pursuit of one’s own interests, typically at the expense of other people.
a sharp-elbowed businessman who knows how to work the system
children with less sharp-elbowed parents are losing out

Early 19th century (in the sense ‘having pointed or bony elbows’): from the idea of elbowing people out of one's way.

单词	sharp-elbowed
释义	Definition of sharp-elbowed in English: sharp-elbowed adjective Very assertive in the pursuit of one’s own interests, typically at the expense of other people. a sharp-elbowed businessman who knows how to work the system children with less sharp-elbowed parents are losing out Origin Early 19th century (in the sense ‘having pointed or bony elbows’): from the idea of elbowing people out of one's way. Definition of sharp-elbowed in US English: sharp-elbowed adjective Very assertive in the pursuit of one’s own interests, typically at the expense of other people. a sharp-elbowed businessman who knows how to work the system children with less sharp-elbowed parents are losing out Origin Early 19th century (in the sense ‘having pointed or bony elbows’): from the idea of elbowing people out of one's way.
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