[cabalamat]

I think that's what they're using the word to mean. Which has always seemed a bit silly to me; if you want to say someone' clever. I'm not sure where using the word "gifted" comes from; perhaps a desire not to insult people who aren't "gifted" by labelling them not clever.

[chairface]

I'm pretty sure that's the motivation. I'm also pretty sure it doesn't work.