Noun
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a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
Verb
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be the source of pain
Adjective
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capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
"smart weapons"
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quick and brisk
"I gave him a smart salute"
"we walked at a smart pace"
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painfully severe
"he gave the dog a smart blow"
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improperly forward or bold
"don't be fresh with me"
"impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"
"an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"
"Don't get wise with me!"
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characterized by quickness and ease in learning
"some children are brighter in one subject than another"
"smart children talk earlier than the average"
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elegant and stylish
"chic elegance"
"a smart new dress"
"a suit of voguish cut"
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showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness