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    [Adjective]  | "wise" | \ ˈwīz \


    1: characterized by wisdom : marked by deep understanding, keen discernment, and a capacity for sound judgment

    2: exercising or showing sound judgment : prudent

    3: evidencing or hinting at the possession of inside information : knowing

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English wis, from Old English wīs; akin to Old High German wīs wise, Old English witan to know ;

    [Adjective]  | "pen*ny-wise" | \ ˈpe-nē-ˌwīz \


    1: wise or prudent only in dealing with small sums or matters

    Origin: 1598 ;

     From the phrase penny-wise and pound-foolish;

    [Adjective]  | "weath*er-wise" | \ ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌwīz \


    1: skillful in forecasting changes in the weather

    2: skillful in forecasting changes in opinion or feeling

    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Verb]  | "wise" 


    1: to become informed or knowledgeable : learn —used with up

    2: to give instruction or information to : teach —usually used with up

    Origin: 1905 ;

    [Verb]  | "wise" 


    1: direct, guide

    2: advise, persuade

    3: to divert or impel in a given direction : send

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English wīsian; akin to Old Norse vīsa to show the way, Old English wīs wise;

    [Verb]  | "crack" | \ ˈkrak \


    1: to make a very sharp explosive sound

    2: to break, split, or snap apart

    3: fail: such as

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English crakken, from Old English cracian; akin to Old High German chrahhōn to resound;

    [Noun]  | "wise" 


    1: manner, way

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English wīse; akin to Old High German wīsa manner, Greek eidos form, idein to see: ;

    [Adverb combining form]  | "-wise" 


    1: in the manner of

    2: in the position or direction of

    3: with regard to : in respect of

    Origin: 

     Middle English, from Old English -wīsan, from wīse manner;

    [Biographical name]  | "Wise" | \ ˈwīz \


    1: Stephen Samuel 1874—1949 American (Hungarian-born) rabbi

    [Biographical name]  | "Wise" 


    1: Thomas James 1859—1937 English bibliophile and forger

    [Adjective]  | "wise" 


    1: having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge;


      * e.g., " ... a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings "




    2: having inside information;


      * e.g., " ... they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions "




    3: suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances;


      * e.g., " ... selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part "




    [Adjective]  | "penny-wise" 


    [Adjective]  | "worldly-wise" 


    1: having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience;


      * e.g., " ... her long career as a globe-trotting journalist has made her very worldly-wise "




    [Verb]  | "wise (up)" 


    1: to give information to;


      * e.g., " ... wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship "



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    2: to come to an awareness of;


      * e.g., " ... she eventually wised up to the fact that he was taking advantage of her "



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    [Noun]  | "wise men" 


    [Noun]  | "wise man" 


    [Noun]  | "wise guy" 


    1: a person who likes to show off in a clever but annoying way;


      * e.g., " ... if you weren't such a wise guy all the time, people might be more interested in hearing what you have to say "



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    [Phrase]  | "crack wise" 


    1: to make jokes;


      * e.g., " ... She's just cracking wise with the kids. "



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    [Phrase]  | "in no wise" 


    1: not in any degree, way, or under any condition;


      * e.g., " ... He was always complaining about his job, and I was in no wise surprised to hear that he had quit. "




    [Phrase]  | "cracked wise" 


    1: to make jokes;


      * e.g., " ... She's just cracking wise with the kids. "



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     [ "Wise" ]

    1: To be wise is to see things clearly by connecting pieces together like a puzzle to see the big picture. Typically people who are wise have a GOOD sense of their world around them; therefore they have GOOD common sense

      * e.g.,  ... I bet that wise man over there can help steer you in the right direction! 

     [ "wise" ]

    1: when someone is wise it means they know whats going on

      * e.g.,  ... "hey omg i just got the best advice from that wise kid over there" 

     [ "wise" ]

    2: they see deeper then you

     [ "wise" ]

    3: you usually go to these people for answers

     [ "wise" ]

    4: but they are always there

     [ "Wise" ]

    1: Really good to be reminded not to get attached to the external world, to remember the teachings and to keep focused on what is more important than getting caught in cycles of patterned thoughts and reactions that aren't necessarily doing much for you.

      * e.g.,  ... The old man was wise. 

     [ "wiseness" ]

    1:  being of greater smartness than those surrounding you

      * e.g.,  ...  Ya' know that I got some more wiseness than all ya'll dumb asses put together! 

     [ "wiseness" ]

    2:  Being of wise ancestors

      * e.g.,  ...  My great grandpa was really smart; I ended up with all of his wiseness! 

     [ "wiseness" ]

    3:  What you say when you forgot the word "wisdom"!

      * e.g.,  ...  Damn I'm so smart, I got some good "wiseness"! 

     [ "wisely" ]

    1: An older guy who pretends he knows-it-all but you realize he dont know shit. All mouth. Example: Fat IT guy at work who fucks up your 'puter so you cant get on YouTube.

      * e.g.,  ... {whistle} yo, wisely, you fucked up the innernet. I ought to chiff yo tin ass. 

     [ "wiseful" ]

    1: (adj.) Being full of wisdom; wise application of knowledge to the fullest degree; complete in wisdom; full to overflowing with wisdom; frickin' awesome-sauce.

      * e.g.,  ... That was a wiseful breakfast with Dallas Willard. He's just so gosh darn full of wisdom. Yoda. 'Nuff said. 

     [ "wise" ]

    1: very clever man

      * e.g.,  ... this kid is wise 

     [ "Will The Wise" ]

    1: Stranger Things character, Will Byers’ fictional Cleric character whom he plays as during games of Dungeons & Dragons with his friends. Will The Wise loves nothing more than D&D and insists on being called by his full name.

      * e.g.,  ... Will... I mean... Will The Wise... is the best cleric I’ve ever seen! 

     [ "Wisely" ]

    1: A combo of ICE And FIRE. He might look a flirto but when you meet him personally he is an honest man. He always comes up with some goals, plans and ideas. He never gives up easily on anything and anyone or even if he does it's for some good cause. The smart one who pretends to don't know any shit but actually the bossy one . The SARCASTIC one . Lastly, he is wise as his name. NOT A DESPO BUT A FLIRTO. .

      * e.g.,  ... Be wise as wisely. 

     [ "Wise" ]

    1: To have swag without looking/acting like a douchebag

      * e.g.,  ... "Damn. That guy is wise as fuck." "Those are some wise ass shoes, man" "That band is wise." "John's new motorcycle is so wise." 

     [ "Wise" ]

    2: To be smooth and clever

     [ "Wise" ]

    3: To have immense class To be cool/fashionable May refer to a person, group of people, clothing, or other material possesion Synonyms: Cool, Classy, Unique, Charming, Dashing, Fly, Fashionable

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