smarts

English

Verb

smarts

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of smart

Noun

smarts pl (plural only)

1. (informal, chiefly US) intelligence; smartness
   • 1981, Philip K. Dick, Valis, →ISBN, page 36:

     A lot can be said for the infinite mercies of God, but the smarts of a good pharmacist, when you get down to it, is worth more.

   • 2007, Fern Michaels, Free Fall, page 142:

     "Guess that was a stupid question. Either you're smart or you're not. I am not book smart but I have street smarts. I think street smarts are important.

Derived terms

• street smarts