Clever-clever
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɛvəklɛvə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Clever-clever is an adjective meaning (derogatory) Showily or ostentatiously clever.
Meaning
(derogatory) Showily or ostentatiously clever.
Example Sentences
The difference between clever-clever talk and the appearance of a real awareness is desperately fine, and I do not guarantee to be right in my diagnosis every time.
England have tried a couple of clever-clever short corners tonight, and both of them have ended in total farce. England have many strengths, but clever-clever is not an option in their back pocket.
You used to know where you stood with musicals. There were the old traditionals with scores by Rodgers and Hammerstein; the clever-clever shows with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; and the bombastic 'supermusicals', with sub-operatic numbers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cleverish, clever, artful, slick, smart, quaint.
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