(of a sound) high-pitched and piercing

pointed; tapering; sharp at the tip

the sharp end of an object; tip; top or protruding part

the best of something; the cream of the crop; outstanding person or thing

keen or sensitive (of hearing, sight, or smell)

sharp-tongued; biting; sarcastic

(dated) a quick meal taken while traveling

to make one's voice high and thin

to focus one's attention on looking or listening