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Outsmart Definition & Meaning

outsmart
verb
  1. beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors"
  2. defeat by more skillful maneuvering; "The English troops outmaneuvered the Germans"; "My new supervisor knows how to outmaneuver the boss in most situations"

"Outsmart" in song lyrics

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  • "I'm not a brother that you suckers can outsmart"
    Kool Rock Jay — You Don't Hear Me Doe!

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Frequently asked questions

What does outsmart mean?
beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors" defeat by more skillful maneuvering; "The English troops outmaneuvered the Germans"; "My new supervisor knows how to outmaneuver the boss in most situations"
What part of speech is outsmart?
Outsmart is a verb.
How many definitions does outsmart have?
Outsmart has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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