Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clever-clever
Adjective
/ˈklɛvər ˈklɛvər/
Definition
A term used to describe a person who is perceived as being overly clever, often in a cunning or deceitful way.
Examples
- He always tries to take the easy way out with his clever-clever schemes.
- Don’t be too clever-clever; it can backfire on you!
Meaning
Clever-clever refers to someone who is smart or perceptive but may also have a trickster quality, using their intelligence in a way that can mislead or manipulate others.
Synonyms
- Crafty
- Wily
- Shrewd
- Devious
