- wised-up
- adjective Date: 1926 knowing 1
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wised — waɪz n. manner, way, form conj. in the manner of, in the position or direction of (edgewise, clockwise, etc.); with regard to v. instruct, guide (Scottish); direct; advise (Scottish); bring to the attention of (Slang) adj. intelligent; clever;… … English contemporary dictionary
wise — wise1 wisely, adv. /wuyz/, adj., wiser, wisest, v., wised, wising. adj. 1. having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. 2. characterized by or showing such… … Universalium
wise up — verb 1. get wise to (Freq. 1) They wised up to it • Hypernyms: ↑learn, ↑hear, ↑get word, ↑get wind, ↑pick up, ↑find out, ↑get a line, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
wise — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wīse; akin to Old High German wīsa manner, Greek eidos form, idein to see more at wit Date: before 12th century manner, way < in any wise > II. adjective (wiser; wisest … New Collegiate Dictionary
wise — 1. adjective /waɪz/ a) Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience. Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision. b) Disrespectful. They were considered the wise old men of the administration. Ant: unwise, foolish … Wiktionary
be wise to someone — be wise to (someone/something) to know about and not be fooled by someone or something. He called in sick almost every Monday, and the boss quickly got wise to him. Usage notes: often used in the forms wise up (to something/someone) or wise… … New idioms dictionary
be wise to something — be wise to (someone/something) to know about and not be fooled by someone or something. He called in sick almost every Monday, and the boss quickly got wise to him. Usage notes: often used in the forms wise up (to something/someone) or wise… … New idioms dictionary
be wise to — (someone/something) to know about and not be fooled by someone or something. He called in sick almost every Monday, and the boss quickly got wise to him. Usage notes: often used in the forms wise up (to something/someone) or wise someone up (to… … New idioms dictionary
wise up — phrasal verb [intransitive] Word forms wise up : present tense I/you/we/they wise up he/she/it wises up present participle wising up past tense wised up past participle wised up informal to learn or understand the truth about something, or to… … English dictionary
demesne, as of fee — There is a distinction between a corporeal inheritance, of which a man is said to be wised in his demesne as of fee, and an incorporeal inheritance, of which he is said merely to be wised as of fee, and not in his demesne, because incorporeal… … Ballentine's law dictionary
