right smart

• Archaische dialektale britische Wendung, die eine große Menge, viel oder sehr stark bedeutet. In manchen regionalen Kontexten kann sie auch Schnelligkeit oder Unmittelbarkeit ausdrücken.

An archaic British dialect expression meaning a great deal, a large amount, or very much. It can also be used to mean quickly or promptly in some regional contexts.

1. A large amount or quantityB2informalamerican

   Used to describe a considerable or significant amount of something.

   beträchtliche Menge

   • He has right smart money saved up for retirement.
   • There was right smart of food at the party.
   • She knows right smart about gardening.

2. Very quickly or promptlyB2informalamerican

   Used to describe doing something with speed or without delay.

   Sehr schnell

   • He finished the job right smart.
   • She answered the question right smart.
   • They packed up and left right smart.