(smärt)
adj. smart·er, smart·est
1.
a. Characterized by sharp quick thought; bright. See Synonyms at intelligent.
b. Amusingly clever; witty: a smart quip; a lively, smart conversation.
c. Impertinent; insolent: That's enough of your smart talk.
2. Energetic or quick in movement: a smart pace.
3. Canny and shrewd in dealings with others: a smart negotiator.
4. Fashionable; elegant: a smart suit; a smart restaurant; the smart set. See Synonyms at fashionable.
5.
a. Of, relating to, or being a highly automated device, especially one that imitates human intelligence: smart missiles.
b. Manufactured to regulate the amount of light transmitted in response to varying light conditions or to an electronic sensor or control unit: smart windows.
6. New England & Southern U.S. Accomplished; talented: He's a right smart ball player.
intr.v. smart·ed, smart·ing, smarts
1.
a. To cause a sharp, usually superficial, stinging pain: The slap delivered to my face smarted.
b. To be the location of such a pain: The incision on my leg smarts.
c. To feel such a pain.
2. To suffer acutely, as from mental distress, wounded feelings, or remorse: "No creature smarts so little as a fool" Alexander Pope.
3. To suffer or pay a heavy penalty.
n.
1. Sharp mental or physical pain. See Synonyms at pain.
2. smarts Slang Intelligence; expertise: a reporter with a lot of smarts.Phrasal Verb:
smart off Informal
To speak or act impertinently.Idiom:
right smart New England & Southern U.S.
A lot; a considerable amount: He did right smart of the work himself.
So, which 'smart' did you numerous thickheads mean? - Hui Jin:)
I just filled upsome space!
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