This is the 16796th most frequent Russian word.
смекалку
Ingenuity or quick-wittedness.
In this sentence, 'смекалку' is used to describe someone's ability to think creatively or resourcefully to solve a problem.
Он проявил смекалку, решив задачку иначе.
He demonstrated resourcefulness by solving the problem differently.
Here, 'смекалка' refers to the ability to think strategically or cleverly during gameplay.
Для успешной игры требуется смекалка и хорошая реакция.
To play successfully, cleverness and good reaction are required.
This usage of 'смекалка' highlights someone's cleverness or ingenuity in a professional context.