right smart

• Expression dialectale britannique archaïque signifiant une grande quantité, beaucoup ou très fortement. Dans certains contextes régionaux, elle peut aussi désigner la rapidité ou l'immédiateté.

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.

   une grande quantité

   • 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.

   très rapidement

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