right smart
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Meaning · English
A large amount, a great deal.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Papa used to have a right smart of money, but I don't know what he did with it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “right smart” mean?
A large amount, a great deal.
Is “right smart” formal or informal?
right smart is generally dated, slang.