British meaning well-dressed, neat (beyond American ‘intelligent’).
Smart
Etymology & History
British meaning well-dressed, neat (beyond American 'intelligent'). 'Look smart!' means dress well. 'Smarten up!' means improve appearance. The dual meaning (appearance/intelligence) exists both countries but British emphasize appearance meaning.
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General British
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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