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Difference between “smart” and “clever”
What is the difference between smart and clever?
As far as I understand the latter is offensive. But the Cambrige Dictionary gives similar definitions of smart and clever.
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Is the adjective “vain” considered offensive when applied to a person?
I am given to understand by the Chambers Dictionary and Webster's that vain can be understood as thoughtless, empty-headed, useless, which all sound rather strong to me. Is it likely that a native ...
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How common is “fugly”?
"Fugly" is a vulgar slang adjective as far as I know, and I wonder how common it is, and how do people react when they hear that word. Native speakers are appreciated if they share their opinions.
