sagittate

[SAJ-ih-teyt]
Phonetic (Standard) IPA: (Non-tandard IPA beer)

Popcast Phonetic: “saj-ih-TATE” — say it like someone firing a pizza slice straight into their mouth with perfect aim.

Adjective

shaped like an arrowhead, pointed and sharp — ideally used for leaves, design elements, or that look on your face when someone says “we’re out of popcorn.”

EXPLANATION

Sagittate describes anything that resembles the shape of an arrowhead — sharp, precise, and ready to pierce through confusion like a well-aimed meme slice in a debate. Picture those spooky plant leaves that look like little ninja daggers, or a Hunger Games arrow flying true while you’re mid-binge-watch with pizza in hand.

ORIGIN

This word comes from Latin sagitta, meaning “arrow.” So yes — it literally means “arrow-shaped” — perfect for describing everything from creative design to your gaze when you realize someone took your last hot slice. — costly when making snide remarks around Sagittarius, make sure all sharp objects have been hidden.

EXAMPLE

The basil plant’s sagittate leaves stood out in the garden like tiny green arrows — or like every time you try to aim for the popcorn bowl and miss.

HOW TO USE

Use sagittate when you want to describe something with an arrowhead shape — whether it’s leaves, logos, or when someone interrupts you enjoying a sagittate slice of pizza and claiming, “That was my slice.”