Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

smart cookie

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.00 in modern English

Syllables: smart -cook-ie
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An individual regarded as clever, astute, or judicious.

Informal

Example Sentences

"“Who is it, out there.” “I’m lost on the road can you tell me where I am.” “You’re right here, stranger. You got me out of bed. Clear off before I sprinkle your ass with buckshot.” “It’s a dire emergency.” “Don’t try to be a smart cookee stranger.”"
"Newland, lead cook and a smart cookie, would find some way to feed them if they got stranded ashore."
"Is it a coincidence that Fox Home Entertainment, one smart cookie in sell-through, has designated the $170 million hit "There's Something About Mary" for rental?"
"This dog was one smart cookie and was quickly picking up the game plan."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

smart cookies (plural)

Questions

What does smart cookie mean?: An individual regarded as clever, astute, or judicious.

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