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

intelligent
having the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
clever
quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas.
brilliant
exceptionally clever or talented.

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.