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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

  • (..) you doing? - Sorry. That's people's work. You can't graffiti here. - Don't you walk away from me! - Hey, fuck you! Oh, you're a clever one. What's your name? Oh, my God. Looks right. Will, how retarded do you gotta be to get fired from that job? (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting