smarty
|smar-ty|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsmɑːrti/
🇬🇧
/ˈsmɑːti/
overly clever
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smarty' originates from the English word 'smart,' where 'smart' meant 'clever or intelligent.'
Historical Evolution
'smart' changed from the Old English word 'smeortan,' which meant 'to be painful,' and eventually became the modern English word 'smart' with a positive connotation of intelligence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'smart' meant 'to be painful,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clever or intelligent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is overly confident in their intelligence or cleverness, often in an annoying way.
He always acts like such a smarty, correcting everyone's grammar.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 06:16