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

  • (..) They're heading out of town. Where does that road go? Gary, quit it! You're gonna start a howl! I didn't start it. You are a clever bunny. It looks like this was a hospital. You know, after you, you're the cop. Okay, all clear. All this equipment is brand new. Carrots. (..)
    2016 Zootopia
  • (..) exactly what we are here to talk about. Right? Yep, so you just open the door and tell us what you know, and we will tell you what we know. Okay? Okay. Clever fox. Mr. Manchas? Are you okay? Run. Run! - What is wrong with him?! - I don't know! (..)
    2016 Zootopia