Acutilingual

/ˌækjuːtɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adjective

Definition

Having a sharp or pointed tongue, either anatomically or metaphorically referring to sharp, cutting speech.

Etymology

From Latin 'acutus' (sharp) and 'lingua' (tongue), forming an adjective that can describe physical tongue shape or figurative speech patterns.

Kelly Says

This word beautifully shows how Latin-derived words can work both literally and figuratively—a person can be 'acutilingual' both if they have a pointed tongue and if their words are sharp and cutting.

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