swotty

British

/ ˈswɒtɪ /

adjective

informal given to studying hard, esp to the exclusion of other activities

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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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