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outsmart
verb out·smart \ˌau̇t-ˈsmärt\
: to defeat or trick (someone) by being more intelligent or clever
Full Definition of OUTSMART
transitive verb
: to get the better of; especially : outwit
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First Known Use of OUTSMART
1924
Rhymes with OUTSMART
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OUTSMART Defined for Kids
outsmart
verb out·smart \au̇t-ˈsmärt\
out·smart·edout·smart·ing
Definition of OUTSMART for Kids
: to beat or trick by being more clever than <He outsmarted his enemies.>
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