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smart /smɑrt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[smahrt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, adjective, -er, -est, adverb, noun
–verb (used without object) 1. to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.
2. to be the cause of a sharp, stinging pain, as an irritating application, a blow, etc.
3. to feel a sharp, stinging pain, as in a wound.
4. to suffer keenly from wounded feelings: She smarted under their criticism.
5. to feel shame or remorse or to suffer in punishment or in return for something.
–verb (used with object)
6. to cause a sharp pain to or in.
–adjective
7. quick or prompt in action, as persons.
8. having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
9. shrewd or sharp, as a person in dealing with others or as in business dealings: a smart businessman.
10. clever, witty, or readily effective, as a speaker, speech, rejoinder, etc.
11. dashingly or impressively neat or trim in appearance, as persons, dress, etc.
12. socially elegant; sophisticated or fashionable: the smart crowd.
13. saucy; pert: smart remarks.
14. sharply brisk, vigorous, or active: to walk with smart steps.
15. sharply severe, as a blow, stroke, etc.
16. sharp or keen: a smart pain.
17. Informal. equipped with, using, or containing electronic control devices, as computer systems, microprocessors, or missiles: a smart phone; a smart copier.
18. Computers. intelligent (def. 4).
19. Older Use. considerable; fairly large.
–adverb
20. in a smart manner; smartly.
–noun
21. a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
22. keen mental suffering, as from wounded feelings, affliction, grievous loss, etc.
23. smarts, Slang. intelligence; common sense: He never had the smarts to use his opportunities.

What does "smart" mean to you?

I find this word means less and less to me given the variance in which it's used.

To some, "smart" is wealthy or one having made their own wealth in one way or another.

To others, it's being worldly in current & historic politics.

And there's the ever common "book smart" vs. "street smart".

Think of someone who you would call "smart" and whether you say who or not, state why you would call them such.

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"Smart" is just another way of saying "not living up to your potential".

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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
smart /smɑrt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[smahrt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, adjective, -er, -est, adverb, noun
–verb (used without object) 1. to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.
2. to be the cause of a sharp, stinging pain, as an irritating application, a blow, etc.
3. to feel a sharp, stinging pain, as in a wound.
4. to suffer keenly from wounded feelings: She smarted under their criticism.
5. to feel shame or remorse or to suffer in punishment or in return for something.
–verb (used with object)
6. to cause a sharp pain to or in.
–adjective
7. quick or prompt in action, as persons.
8. having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
9. shrewd or sharp, as a person in dealing with others or as in business dealings: a smart businessman.
10. clever, witty, or readily effective, as a speaker, speech, rejoinder, etc.
11. dashingly or impressively neat or trim in appearance, as persons, dress, etc.
12. socially elegant; sophisticated or fashionable: the smart crowd.
13. saucy; pert: smart remarks.
14. sharply brisk, vigorous, or active: to walk with smart steps.
15. sharply severe, as a blow, stroke, etc.
16. sharp or keen: a smart pain.
17. Informal. equipped with, using, or containing electronic control devices, as computer systems, microprocessors, or missiles: a smart phone; a smart copier.
18. Computers. intelligent (def. 4).
19. Older Use. considerable; fairly large.
–adverb
20. in a smart manner; smartly.
–noun
21. a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
22. keen mental suffering, as from wounded feelings, affliction, grievous loss, etc.
23. smarts, Slang. intelligence; common sense: He never had the smarts to use his opportunities.

What does "smart" mean to you?

I find this word means less and less to me given the variance in which it's used.

To some, "smart" is wealthy or one having made their own wealth in one way or another.

To others, it's being worldly in current & historic politics.

And there's the ever common "book smart" vs. "street smart".

Think of someone who you would call "smart" and whether you say who or not, state why you would call them such.

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Yves.

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I wouldn't call you "smart", except maybe in a #3 sort of way.



Muah!

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

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The word has a lot of meanings (you listed 23). The word, in and of itself, doesn't mean much. It all depends on the context and inflection of the person saying it; couple that with the fact that people can say one thing and mean another, even with the same word.

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It's a great marketing term, isn't it? Put "smart" in front of something and suddenly those needing to feel more so are dropping their wallets.

Not that it's not cute and all. But, I don't think my dog, much less my father would fit in it.

I'll stick to recycling and energy-efficient lighting for now.

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

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Like, duh!

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It's a great marketing term, isn't it? Put "smart" in front of something and suddenly those needing to feel more so are dropping their wallets.

Not that it's not cute and all. But, I don't think my dog, much less my father would fit in it.

I'll stick to recycling and energy-efficient lighting for now.

You would be surprised how roomy this car is. Of course, you wouldn't be able to carry a family of five, but your rig and gear, will fit just nicely.

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Of course, you wouldn't be able to carry a family of five,

How about a 32" inseam & sitting someone behind said inseam comfortably?



I thoroughly enjoyed the Prius we rented last vacation, though!

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

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I think Mercedes-Benz plans to start selling the Smart car brand in the U.S, in late 2007 or early 2008. So you should see many of these cars pretty soon.
Yves.

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PLFXpert I'm glad you asked. On DZ.com I find myself mostly using this word as an adjective in front of a noun. For instance, that guy/girl sure is a smart ass. Of course I also use it to describe boobies. An example would be-- The Rack(tm) v.2.0 sure has some smart looking boobies versus using smart as a verb. Boy getting hit with those boobies really smarts.

Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that.

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Interesting. Interesting.

Yes, T&A can certainly be smart depending on one's goal.

Excellent answer!

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On DZ.com I find myself mostly using this word as an adjective in front of a noun.

As opposed to an adjective after a noun? Or a stand alone adjective?

[JustChuteMeNow 0]

Well some clarification seems to be in order. With the adjective in front "smart ass" IMHO usually sounds better than "ass smart" where the adjective follows the noun. However if I just say "what an ass" ass does seem to work all by itself as a stand alone adjective.

However, please use stand alone adjectives here on DZ.com with care because it can show double or triple meaning. In my example, "what an ass" could mean, WOW that girl/guy has a fine ass or it might mean, WOW that girl/guy is a complete and total asshole or it might mean, WOW what an asshole as a compliment to your avatar.

Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that.

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In that example, "ass" is a noun.

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Smart means they agree with me.

Ever talk to person A and they say, "I met person B the other day. They are sooo intelligent."

This just means that person B agrees with person A, but probably has better justifications for the opinions.