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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 weekends and in the summer. You are a student of my mom, right? Yes, it's me ... I have a class with her. #It is good. How do you do? Are you a good teacher? Very good! Very clever and ... he cares about things. Makes class interesting. #Probably my favorite teacher. We found a way to amplify (..)
    2014 Boyhood