Smart

/smɑrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A smart person or individual.
He's such a smart; he could solve that puzzle in no time.
verb
To cause a sharp, stinging pain or discomfort.
The insect bite made my arm smart for hours.
adjective
Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.
She is a smart student who always scores top marks.
Well-dressed and stylish in appearance.
He looked very smart in his new suit.
Clever; able to understand and learn quickly.
The smart invention solved the problem efficiently.
Dashing and graceful in movement or appearance.
The horse galloped away in a smart manner.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English 'smeart,' meaning 'painful, stinging,' possibly related to the Proto-Germanic 'smertaz.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

smart as a whip:
very intelligent and quick-witted.
smart cookie:
a clever or intelligent person.
look smart:
to appear stylish or well-dressed.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

having a sharp wit or a clever comeback
That was a smart remark!
referring to someone who is well-dressed or fashionable
He always looks so smart in his tailored suits.