Smart

Smart

British meaning well-dressed, neat (beyond American ‘intelligent’).

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.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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