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

  • (..) I just hope you don't take my little confederate, here. I depend on him so completely. Get over here, you. Drats! You're devilishly clever. I know. And much quicker than you as well. But are you quick enough for this? Ha-ha! See? Quick! (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman