sharpaly

Naija

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Etymology

From: English sharp

Pronunciation

  • ʃáp̄lì

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Adverb

  • Di man marry di fine girl sharpaly as she finish school make anoder man no for thief am from im hand.  — (NST_Legbeti_2020, The man married the pretty girl as soon as she graduated so that another man will not snatch her from him.)
  • My moral high sharpaly as I hear say dem don pay December salary.( NST_Legbeti_2020, I became very excited when I heard December's salary had been paid.)  — {{{3}}}
  • As my dog see me with im bowl of food, im begin shake im tail sharpaly.  — (NST_Legbeti_2020, My dog became very excited immediately when it saw me with his bowl of food.)

Synonyms

Translations

  • English: To do things quickly, heightened interest.