Pointu

Pointu is a French adjective meaning "pointed," "sharp," or "acute." It can refer to a physical object possessing a sharp or tapered end, or, figuratively, to something that is clever, witty, or insightful.

In its literal sense, pointu describes a physical characteristic. For example, a needle, a pencil's tip, or a mountain peak could be described as pointu.

Figuratively, pointu can describe an intellectual or artistic endeavor. A pointu wit is a sharp wit, and a pointu observation is an acute observation. In this context, it conveys a sense of sophistication and precision. It can also describe something that is cutting-edge or avant-garde.

The adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Therefore, the feminine singular form is pointue, the masculine plural is pointus, and the feminine plural is pointues.