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Definition smart in British English

smart adjective

adjective
/smɑː(r)t/
Example

Sandy's looking very smart today.

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clean tidy fastidious
1.1

used about someone's clothes

Example

a smart blue suit

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A-line backless baggy
Example

Sophie is a smart hard-working student.

Example

If you were smart, you'd buy now before prices go up.

Example

They're smart enough to ask all the right questions.

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genius intelligent wise
2.1

done with intelligence or careful thought

Example

Starting a pension scheme now would be a smart move.

Example

a smart question

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genius intellectual reasoned
3

speaking or behaving in a clever or funny way that shows a lack of respect

Example

boys who are punished for being smart in class

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a smart answer/attitude

Example

Don't get smart with me!

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rude impolite insolent
Example

one of the smarter suburbs of Rome

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a restaurant popular with the smart set

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modern contemporary advanced
5

a smart movement is quick and full of force or energy

Example

a smart rap on the knuckles

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fast quick swift
6

smart machines, especially weapons, use computer technology to make them effective

Example

smart mines/bombs

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all-singing, all-dancing analog analogue
Definition smart in British English