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

  • (..) And if that's what we are, we deserve to be the last of the free folk. Snow. Are you sure they'll come? We're not clever like you southerners. When we say we'll do something, we do it. I heard you were leaving King's Landing. That is hardly your concern. Your grandson is still a prisoner. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7