Smart | Mean of smart in English Dictionary

/ˈsmɑɚt/

• very good at learning or thinking about things
1. He's a smart [=bright, clever] guy.
2. Poodles are said to be smart dogs.
• showing intelligence or good judgment
1. That was a smart investment.
2. Taking that job was a smart move. [=a good decision]
• behaving or talking in a rude or impolite way
1. Don't get smart with me. [=don't be rude to me]
2. He gave her a smart answer.

• very popular
1. one of the smartest restaurants in town
2. He hangs out with the smart set. [=the popular and usually rich people]
• very neat and clean
1. What a smart [=beautiful, charming] little kitchen you have!
2. He looks smart [=(US) sharp] in his new suit.
• very quick and energetic
1. I gave him a smart slap on the head.
2. We continued along at a very smart pace.
• controlled by computers and able to do things that seem intelligent
1. smart bombs/weapons
• Verb
• to feel a sudden sharp pain
1. “Ouch! That smarts!”
2. Her eyes were smarting from the smoke.
• to be upset about something
1. He's still smarting at/from/over losing the match.
• to say rude and irritating things to someone
1. Ignore her, she is just smarting off again.
• in a smart way
1. He plays smart and the fans appreciate that.
2. I dress smarter than she does.
3. Play it smart during the contract negotiations and you'll get more vacation time.