Definition of smarts

smarts    

noun - plural

• extensive knowledge of or ability in a particular topic.

  She's got some serious math smarts.

  • See more words with the same meaning: intelligent, smart.
  • See more words with the same meaning: to know, be aware.

  Last edited on Feb 18 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

• general intelligence.

  She's got some serious smarts.

  • See more words with the same meaning: intelligent, smart.

  Last edited on Feb 18 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'intelligent, smart':
brainy	Definitions include: smart.
head	Definitions include: a person who has both street and book knowledge.
boffin	Definitions include: a scientist, engineer, or person employed in a technical field.
smarty	Definitions include: a smart person.
smart cookie	Definitions include: an intelligent person.
slick	Definitions include: impressive; "cool"; "awesome".
brainiac	Definitions include: an intelligent person.
book smarts	Definitions include: knowledge gained from reading and studying.
street smarts	Definitions include: knowledge about life on the streets.
brains	Definitions include: fellatio.
Einstein	Definitions include: a smart person.
streetwise	Definitions include: with an ability to handle situations in urban environments.
whiz	Definitions include: a person with skill in a particular subject or trade.
rep	Definitions include: to "represent".
bright	Definitions include: intelligent.
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Other terms relating to 'to know, be aware':
ring a bell	Definitions include: to sound familiar.
catch on	Definitions include: to become aware of underhanded dealings.
connect the dots	Definitions include: to figure something out based on multiple pieces of evidence.
plugged into	Definitions include: connected to a social scene, source of knowledge, etc.
hip	Definitions include: stylish, fashionable; "cool".

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Other terms relating to 'smart':
book smarts	Definitions include: knowledge gained from reading and studying.
smart	Definitions include: stylish, cool, well-dressed, generally good or desirable.
smart alec	Definitions include: an insolent person; "smart ass".
smart aleck	Definitions include: an insolent person; "smart ass".
smart *ss	Definitions include: a person who replies to questions or situations satirically or in a condescending manner.
smart cookie	Definitions include: an intelligent person.
smart dog	Definitions include: a security guard at a place such as a shopping mall or college campus who is obviously not a police officer.
smart money, the	Definitions include: in a betting situation, the option most likely to win.
street smart	Definitions include: knowledgeable about life on the streets.
street smarts	Definitions include: knowledge about life on the streets.

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