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'Sharp-set' means having a keen appetite or being very hungry. It suggests a strong and urgent desire for food. Imagine you're hiking in the mountains, and the fresh air has really worked up your appetite. That's being sharp-set. It implies a readiness and eagerness to eat. It's an older, less common way of saying 'very hungry.' 🤤
The etymology of 'sharp-set' is fairly straightforward. 'Sharp' refers to a keen or intense feeling, while 'set' implies a readiness or determination. Together, 'sharp-set' suggests a keen and determined appetite. It paints a picture of someone whose hunger is intense and focused.
Think of hobbits from 'The Lord of the Rings.' They're always eating, or planning to eat, and they are usually sharp-set. Remember the scene where they're devouring breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper? That’s a sharp-set appetite! 😋
Use 'sharp-set' when you want to describe a strong and eager appetite. It's a slightly old-fashioned but evocative term. Go ahead and satisfy that sharp-set hunger with a delicious meal! 😄
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