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 even after that, he continued to print scandal sheets in a cellar. Of course, one must admit he has great courage. He's clever. Three times he slipped through our fingers. In Paris, he continued his activities. We intend not to let it happen again. Excuse me. Your business is (..)
    1942 Casablanca
  • (..) I'd like to get it back. Make it . I'm only a poor, corrupt official. - Okay. - Done. No matter how clever he is, he still needs a visa. Or, I should say, two. - Why two? - He is traveling with a lady. - He'll take one. - I think not. I've seen her. (..)
    1942 Casablanca