swotty
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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No: “smart” is savvy, whereas “clever” is swotty.
From Economist ● Jul. 20, 2017
It may sound swotty, but when I was little, being let loose on a well-stocked library felt like being taken to a toy shop and allowed to choose whatever I wanted.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 13, 2017
I guess Arabella would say I'm swotty, you see.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 19, 2011
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