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How to pronounce “pointy

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Pronunciation guide for pointy

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pointy with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Grit: The Power of Passion and PerseveranceI would call him pointy, so to speak.
Definition summary
(informal) Pointed in shape; having a point or points.

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How to pronounce pointy

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

I would call him pointy, so to speak.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pointy

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (informal) Pointed in shape; having a point or points.
  • (programming) In the Raku programming language: being a block or subroutine that acts as a closure accepting a list of parameters (denoted by the pointed arrow symbol ->).
  • [Noun]
  • (informal) Any pointed object.

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