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

  • (..) Is that music? Where the hell is that coming from? There. I connected the middle box into the power cell to make it sing. That's very clever. The music is classic, out of my taste... ...not to mention very loud and distracting... ...but hey, well played. I like the beats and shouting. Well you do. (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond
  • (..) - Stop asking that. - Sorry. - This is the way, come. Watch your steps, you do not want to set up my traps. Oh, that's clever. What is this place? - This is my house. - Your house ? Is this a ship? I hope you find your friends (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond