clever

Definition

  • adjective: intelligent and able to learn things quickly
  • adjective: skillful or adroit in using the hands or body
  • often used in a joking or ironic way to describe a foolish idea, action, etc.
  • synonyms: nimble, smart, expert

Examples

  • Don't you start getting 'clever' [=('US') 'fresh'] with me! [=don't speak to me in a disrespectful way]

  • For someone who hasn't been 'feeling too clever' lately, he just played a great round of golf.

  • A few 'clever' [='smart, bright'] students have started a business recycling old computers.

Movie quotes

  • (..) some serious defenses. In my opinion, it doesn't matter how careful you are, there will always be weak places in the defense. It just takes a clever person to figure out where the weak places are. And are you a clever person, Egil? Well, I'm not beautiful, am I? Pull! (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17