right smart
/rʌɪt ˈsmɑːt/North American informal and regional (chiefly US southern and south Midland )
adjective
Of considerable quantity, number, etc.
- right smart chance: a considerable number, a lot; compare chance (now rare )..
noun
A considerable amount; a good deal, a lot.
- With or (especially in early use) without indefinite article..
adverb
To a considerable degree; very much, exceedingly (well).
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in United States Literary Gazette. From right + smart.