sharp one / smart cookie
nounmasculine/femininecoloquial/kɐˈtitɐ/low
ca·ti·ta
Definition
(Colloquial) A smart, astute, quick-witted, or intelligent person. Can also refer to someone who is well-dressed or looks elegant.
The kid is a sharp one, always finding a way to solve problems.
She showed up at the party looking very smart, with a new dress and a perfect hairstyle.
Common collocations
a sharp kida smart dresser
Etymology
Origem obscura, possivelmente relacionada com o calão 'catite' (cabeça) ou com o adjetivo 'catita' (esperto).