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Smart as paint

Modern usage should be an insult. Just add "literally." Original meaning from the 1800s: clever or intelligent. First said by Long John Silver, a pirate (an occupation known for excellent grammar?) in "Treasure Island." But how smart is paint, really?

If your target researches the phrase, dictionariies only have the original, complimentary definition --- which becomes a sneaky insult if you add "literally."
You're as smart as paint, literally. Don't be offended. I was just paraphrasing a compliment from "Treasure Island." It's a literary classic.
by Albino Raven August 25, 2023
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RC Smart City Navi Mumbai

The Rotaract Club of Smart City Navi Mumbai is an elite youth organization that is part of Rotary International, dedicated to community service, professional development, and fostering leadership among young adults in Navi Mumbai.
It's ranked #1 in RID 3142 in 2022/23!
RC Smart City Navi Mumbai is the GOAT club of RI District 3142!

Smart Cityzens are the coolest rotaractors in the world!

RC Smart City Navi Mumbai were the best community based club in the year 2021/22!
by kingvesh June 26, 2024
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De-Smart

Izzy’s new word created at NFTY (Social justice Kallah) Basically means you gain less smart. (Rip brain cells) #saxygirl
Yes you have become De-Smart
by GOTEEMGOD(NFTY) November 22, 2019
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Smart

When you're so dumb that you think you're smart.
You: I am smart.
Your friend: You literally don't even know 1 + 1.
by ThatGuyThatMakesYouFeelStupid October 21, 2020
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Smart

He is smart
by Connor45434 December 4, 2021
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everything smart

Everything smart is when you’re not only gifted in one subject but all of them. like math, english, science ect.
some girls are math smart and science smart but i’m everything smart
by materialistic personality February 3, 2023
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Smart head

A clever man who smart as hell
by Sex vibe July 27, 2018
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