Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - clever

~ adj 1 especially BrE able to learn and understand things quickly; intelligent  (a clever student | You tied your shoes up yourself? What a clever girl!) 2 able to use your intelligence to get what you want, especially in a slightly dishonest way  (a clever lawyer's tricks) 3 especially BrE skilful at doing a particular thing  (Bill's very clever with his hands. | clever at doing sth)  (Deborah's clever at getting people to co-operate.) 4 designed in an unusual way that is very effective  (What a clever little gadget! | Now that's a clever idea.) 5 BrE spoken used jokingly when someone has done something silly or stupid  (-When I got to the library I found I'd left the books at home.- -That was clever!-) 6 clever clogs/dick BrE spoken used to describe someone who is annoying because they are always right or always think they are right  (All right, clever clogs, we'll do it your way!) 7 be too clever by half BrE spoken to be annoying because you are confident about your own intelligence or abilities - cleverly adv - cleverness n