"Smarties" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A sweet treat!
Smarties is a brand of tablet candy, similar to a smartie or a sweet disc. The sweets are small, colorful tablets with a sugar-coated exterior and a flavored center. They are very popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other countries.
The term can also refer to people who are intelligent or clever.
Having or showing quick or clever thinking; able to learn and understand things quickly and easily. Possessing greater than average mental ability or intelligence.
a sarcastic or arrogant person, often in an endearing but also slightly annoying way. Someone who constantly gives the impression that they're cleverer or more witty than others.
A person who speaks in a witty, sarcastic, or condescending way, often in an attempt to appear clever or superior. The term is used to describe someone who makes snide or annoyingly clever remarks, often at the expense of others.
The word "smarted" is the past tense of the verb "smart", which can have different meanings depending on the context.<br><br>In one sense, "smart" can be a verb that means to feel embarrassed or ashamed. For example:<br><br> "He was smarted to see his sister in such a state."<br><br>In this sense, "smarted" means to feel a pangs or stinging impression or emotion of regret/guilt/disappointment for something.<br><br>In another sense, "smart" can be a verb that means to cut or wound painfully, leaving a lasting impression or sense of shame. For example:<br><br>"She was smarted by his cruel words."<br><br>Here, "smarted" means to be affected with a lasting sense of hurt or pain.
To become or make someone more intelligent, knowledgeable, or perceptive. <br><br>Example: "He's trying to smarten up his students with more challenging assignments."
"Smartening" is a verb that means to make someone or something cleverer or more intelligent. It can also mean to make something appear smarter or more impressive than it actually is through outward appearance or media presentation.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The new policy will smarten up the entire department, making it more efficient and productive.<br> The billboard smartened up by putting a fake rendering of a beautiful model on it, attracting more customers.
Having a higher intellect or intelligence than average; able to learn, understand, and apply information quickly and effectively.
Having a very high level of intelligence, often used to describe someone with exceptional mental abilities or a high IQ.
Carefully and skillfully dressed in a fashionable and elegant style, often in a way that showcases one's taste and sophistication.
The state or quality of being intelligent, clever, or cleverness. It refers to the mental sharpness and ability to learn, understand, and be sensitive to what is happening around you.
A portable electronic device that integrates common computer and phone functions into one unit, typically with a touchscreen interface and a high-resolution display, allowing users to send texts, make phone calls, access the internet, take photos, and play games, among other features.
A smartphone is a handheld, all-in-one communication and entertainment device that offers the functionality of a computer, camera, audio player, and internet access.
intelligence, especially as measured by IQ tests; wit, cleverness, and sharpness of mind; a clever or subtle impression or idea: <br><br>Example: Having a high IQ is a sign of exceptional smarts.