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    whip-smart

    adjective

    • 1. very quick-witted and intelligent: informal North American "a private eye is expected to be whip-smart and tough as nails"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWHIP-SMART | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WHIP-SMART definition: 1. (of a person or animal) intelligent and able to understand things quickly: 2. showing…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › whip-smartWhip-smart Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WHIP-SMART is very smart or clever. How to use whip-smart in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWHIP-SMART | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    WHIP-SMART meaning: 1. (of a person or animal) intelligent and able to understand things quickly: 2. showing…. Learn more.

  5. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 290443Why does “Whip smart” come to mean “Very smart”?

    Nov 29, 2015 · Oxford online dictionary defines “Whip smart” as informal, chiefly North American. Very quick-witted and intelligent: But I’m unable to associate the word, “whip” with “smart and intelligent” as it comes out. For instance, COD at hand defines “whip” as: strip of leather or cord fastened to handle.

  6. noodls.com › history › the-surprising-origin-of-the-phraseThe Surprising Origin Of The Phrase “Smart As A Whip” - Noodls

    Jan 21, 2024 · The phrase "smart as a whip" stands as a testament to the enduring influence of historical practices and cultural symbols on language, serving as a vivid reminder of the rich tapestry of human expression and communication.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWHIP-SMART definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'whip-smart' whip-smart in British English. adjective. informal. extremely clever. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Informal extremely clever.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › whip-smart_adjwhip-smart, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the adjective whip-smart mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective whip-smart . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.