Card sharp came first and evolved, or mutated, into card shark. Today they are both acceptable.
A card shark - or SHARP as it is more properly termed - is someone who is "sharp" or smart at cards. They are a professional and are able to win most of the time.
When somebody plays cards and we call them a shark
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant a preacher. Instead of a card sharp, he worked with the gospel.
It's SHARP, as in smart or good at something. It just means they're playing at a professional level and are not amateurs.
meaning he has a shark card in his/her hand
so they can make sharp turns
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Tiger shark teeth have been described as being razor sharp. They are long, thin and serrated, making it easy for the shark to tear off pieces of meat.
well no one now's as there not real but i would think sharp
the great white shark is the most dangerous shark in the world
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This means to trick or entice. You might get scooped in on a poker game by a card sharp.