Whip Smart

Pronunciation: /wɪp smɑrt/

Definitions of whip smart

adjective describing someone as very intelligent or quick-witted

Example Sentences

A1 She is whip smart when it comes to solving puzzles.

A2 He may be young, but he is whip smart and always knows the answer.

B1 The new intern is whip smart and has already impressed the team with her quick thinking.

B2 The CEO is known for being whip smart and making strategic decisions that drive the company forward.

C1 The professor is whip smart, with a deep understanding of the subject matter.

C2 Her wit and intelligence make her not only whip smart, but also a captivating speaker.

Examples of whip smart in a Sentence

formal She is known for being whip smart, always excelling in her studies and work.

informal My friend is whip smart when it comes to math, she can solve any problem in seconds.

slang That guy is whip smart, he always knows how to get what he wants.

figurative Her wit is whip smart, always quick with a clever comeback.

Grammatical Forms of whip smart

• past tense: whipped smart
• plural: whip smarts
• comparative: whip smarter
• superlative: whip smartest
• present tense: whip smarts
• future tense: will whip smart
• perfect tense: have whipped smart
• continuous tense: whipping smart
• singular: whip smart
• positive degree: whip smart
• infinitive: to whip smart
• gerund: whipping smart
• participle: whipped smart

Origin and Evolution of whip smart

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'whip smart' likely originated from the idea of someone being as quick and sharp as a whip in terms of intelligence or wit.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was quick-witted or clever, the term 'whip smart' has evolved to also encompass someone who is efficient, skilled, or adept in various areas.